Name: Psycho
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1960-01-01
Duration: 109 min

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Psycho (1960) portrays a woman fleeing with stolen money whose chance encounter with the quiet proprietor of an isolated motel sets in motion a series of shocking events. As disappearances, unanswered questions, and a determined investigation expose hidden truths, the mystery deepens far beyond its seemingly ordinary beginnings. The film draws on psychological horror, suspense, and mystery to explore guilt, identity, isolation, and the darkness concealed beneath everyday appearances.

Psycho 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions

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Comparison of Psycho 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD Editions
Disc Extras	Universal BD-ALL 4K/US 2021	Arrow BD-ALL 4K/UK 2023	Universal BD-ALL/US 2010	Arrow BD-ALL/UK 2023	Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 2008	Universal DVD-1/US 2005	Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 1998
Audio Commentary by Stephen Rebello
The Making of “Psycho” (94:13)
“Psycho” Sound (9:58)
In the Master’s Shadow: Hitchcock’s Legacy (25:59)
The Release of “Psycho” - Newsreel Footage (7:46)
The Shower Scene: With and Without Music (2:32)
Masters of Cinema: Alfred Hitchcock - Interview with Director Alfred Hitchcock (33:37)
Hitchcock/Truffaut Interview Excerpt (1962, 15:22)
“AFI Salute to Alfred Hitchcock” (15:05)
The Shower Sequence: Storyboards by Saul Bass (4:10)
Stills Gallery - Production, Behind-the-Scenes, Publicity, Posters, Lobby Cards (7:48, 8:00, 8:30, 3:00, 1:30)
Biographies
Production Notes (Text)
Re-Release Trailers (x5, 1:52)
Theatrical Trailer (6:31)
“Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Lamb to the Slaughter” (TV Episode, 1958)

Edition and Packaging Notes

Universal’s 4K UHD is also available in “The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection” (2020) box set with Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958) and The Birds (1963). Initial discs omitted the original mono track. A replacement disc is available by contacting Universal. It is also available in the “Alfred Hitchcock: The Iconic Film Collection” box set (2024) packaged as an oversized 38-page book and in the “Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection” (2025) box set containing a 64-page book (“The Master of Suspense”). The included Blu-ray is also available separately and in the “Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection” (2025) box set.
Arrow’s 4K and Blu-ray discs are included in “The Psycho Collection” box set with Psycho II (1983) and Psycho III (1986) and Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990). It contains a 120-page booklet with writing by John-Paul Checkett and Johnny Mains; four double-sided fold-out posters; and nine art cards.
Universal’s Blu-ray is also available in the “Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection” (2012/2016) box set containing a 60-page booklet (“The Master of Suspense”), and in the “Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection” (2013) and “Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection” (2017) box sets.
Universal’s “Masterpiece” DVD is included in the “Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection” box set containing a 36-page booklet.
Universal’s “Collector’s Edition” DVD is also available in the “The Alfred Hitchcock Collection, Volume 1” and “The Alfred Hitchcock Collection: Best of Hitchcock, Volume 1” box sets.

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The Making of “Psycho” (94:13)
“Psycho” Sound (9:58)
In the Master’s Shadow: Hitchcock’s Legacy (25:59)
The Release of “Psycho” (7:46)
The Shower Scene: With and Without Music (2:32)
Hitchcock/Truffaut Interview Excerpt (1962, 15:22)
The Shower Sequence: Storyboards by Saul Bass (4:10)
Stills Gallery (7:48, 8:00, 8:30, 3:00, 1:30)

Editions	Universal 4K 2021 Video File 1 Codec: HEVC Resolution: 2160p HDR: HDR10 Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Notes: Original Uncut Version File 2 Codec: HEVC Resolution: 2160p HDR: HDR10 Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Notes: Re-Release Version File 3 Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Resolution: 1080p23.976 Overall bit rate: 24.33 Mbps Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Length:1:49:04.538 File size: 23.46 GiB Notes: Original Uncut Version File 4 Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Resolution: 1080p23.976 Overall bit rate: 24.33 Mbps Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Length:1:48:51.233 File size: 23.36 GiB Notes: Re-Release Version Audio File 1 Language: English DTS:X 7.1 Sampling rate: 48 kHz Bit rate: 3375 kbps Bit depth: 24-bit File 2 Language: English DTS 2.0 Mono Sampling rate: 48 kHz Bit rate: 384 kbps Bit depth: 24-bit File 3 Language: French DTS 2.0 Mono Sampling rate: 48 kHz Bit rate: 384 kbps Bit depth: 24-bit File 4 Language: Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono Sampling rate: 48 kHz Bit rate: 447 kbps Bit depth: 24-bit Subtitles English SDH French Spanish
	Arrow 4K 2023 Video File 1 Codec: HEVC Resolution: 2160p Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Notes: Original Uncut Version File 2 Codec: HEVC Resolution: 2160p Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Notes: Re-Release Version Audio File 1 Language: English DTS:X 7.1 File 2 Language: English DTS 2.0 Mono File 3 Language: French DTS 2.0 Mono File 4 Language: Spanish DTS 2.0 Mono Subtitles English SDH French Spanish
	Universal BD 2010 Video File 1 Codec: VC-1 Resolution: 1080p Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Notes: Re-Release Version Audio File 1 Language: English DTS-HD MA 5.1 File 2 Language: English DTS 2.0 Mono File 3 Language: French DTS 2.0 Mono Subtitles English SDH French Spanish
	Arrow BD 2023 Video File 1 Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Resolution: 1080p Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Notes: Original Uncut Version File 2 Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Resolution: 1080p Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Notes: Re-Release Version Audio File 1 Language: English DTS:X 7.1 File 2 Language: English DTS 2.0 Mono File 3 Language: Czech DTS 2.0 Mono File 4 Language: French DTS 5.1 File 5 Language: Russian DTS 2.0 Mono Subtitles Czech Danish Dutch English SDH Finnish French Greek Hindi Hungarian Norwegian Polish Romanian Russian Swedish
Extras	Audio Commentary by Stephen Rebello Universal 4K
	The Making of “Psycho” (94:13, 1080p) Universal 4K
	“Psycho” Sound (9:58, 1080p) Universal 4K
	In the Master’s Shadow: Hitchcock’s Legacy (25:59, 1080p) Universal 4K
	The Release of “Psycho” - Newsreel Footage (7:46, 1080p) Universal 4K
	The Shower Scene: With and Without Music (2:32, 1080p) Universal 4K
	Hitchcock/Truffaut Interview Excerpt (1962, 15:22, 1080p) Universal 4K
	The Shower Sequence: Storyboards by Saul Bass (4:10, 1080p) Universal 4K
	Stills Gallery - Production, Behind-the-Scenes, Publicity, Posters, Lobby Cards (7:48, 8:00, 8:30, 3:00, 1:30, 1080p) Universal 4K
	Re-Release Trailers (x5, 1:52, 1080p) Universal 4K
	Theatrical Trailer (6:31, 1080p) Universal 4K