It's not just Hitchcock's best film; it's one of the best films ever made, period.
I admittedly wanted to avoid putting Psycho first because it's the obvious choice. But you know what? Sometimes, the obvious choice is obvious for a reason. And in this case, Psycho is simply one of the greatest films ever made that is every bit as intoxicating to watch today as it was over 60 years ago. Hitchcock is at the top of his game here, pulling out all of the stops to deliver a psychological masterpiece posing as a whodunnit. From the iconic shower scene to the chilling final scene, every minute of Psycho feels like a masterclass in filmmaking that shows why Hitchcock is still regarded as the undisputed titan of thrillers. Whether you've never seen it before or watched it a hundred times, Psycho is the type of movie that never grows old. It's not just Hitchcock's best film; it's one of the best films ever made, period.