Norman Bates is arguably the most unforgettable character in the horror genre. His movements, voice and aura initially suggest those of a shy young man, but transform into something more sinister as the film Psycho (Hitchcock, USA, 1960) progresses. How did director Alfred Hitchcock achieve this? Norman Bates was a careful construction: the casting, the body language, the lighting and even the subtle use of sound and staging created the character. Anthony "Tony" Perkins was well known for his roles in romantic comedies. The attractive, shy, well-meaning young man not only captured the hearts of many teenage girls, but also the eye of Alfred Hitchcock when he was searching for the perfect Norman Bates. Hitchcock's careful choice of actor immediately confused audiences and left them wondering, what was Anthony Perkins doing in a horror film? Perkins' shy personality and slightly awkward movements did him well in his usual genre, but did him even better when playing a murderous schizophrenic. In fact, Perkins' portrayal of Bates made people wonder who murdered Marion and Arbogast. This makes the film much more exciting. The character of Norman Bates deviates from the book's original character, a forty-year-old pervert, to become the character of Anthony Perkins, "a tender and vulnerable young man", for whom one could almost feel sorry. Perkins plays Norman Bates as if the role was written for him, with his nervous voice used throughout the film and his awkward appearance and actions. A distinct part of Norman's character is his subtle errors in which he shows signs of the ever-present "Mother". The living room scene is a prime example of these mistakes. The lines "a boy's best friend is his mother" and "we all go a little crazy sometimes" are in the middle of the paper......and changed the horror genre forever. Alfred Hitchcock's use of acting, lighting, sound, script and direction kept audiences on the edge of their seats and questioning themselves. Hitchcock's idea of ​​Norman connected with audiences, and even today his character continues to deceive many. From Norman's nervous tics to his murderous "Mother" side, everything was perfectly planned. Norman Bates was an author, director and actor, perfectly suited to the screen and perfectly performed. shooting comment/ http://garbagedayreviews.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/birds-in-psycho/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Perkins http://www.angelfire.com/oh2 /writer/anthonyperkins.html http://www.examiner.com/article/the-greatest-performance-of-all-time-a-horror-film