Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece of horror, Psycho continues to frighten audiences today, both in its original and remade versions. The eerie Bates Motel is a setting for a murder and the mystery of motel owner Norman Bates and his mother, with a surprise ending that is among the most famous in film history. The characters and well-known scenes from the movie are the inspiration for many Halloween scares, and Psycho costumes and accessories are always a Halloween hit.
Psycho costumes generally focus on Norman Bates, and his guise as his “mother” in which he becomes a murderous psychotic. The old-fashioned dress and grey wig over men’s clothing are a well-recognized Halloween favorite. A large knife is a must-have accessory. The blood-stained shower curtain famous from the murder scene in the movie sets the scene for a creepy Halloween and is a great backdrop for Psycho costumes.