Episode 11 Psycho

In this episode of Mind Over Murder, Kallie Weaver, LPC, and her mom dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960), the film that redefined horror and shaped decades of movies that followed.

We break down the story of Marion Crane, Norman Bates, and the infamous Bates Motel, from the relentless opening violins to one of the most iconic scenes in film history. Along the way, we talk about why Psycho was so shocking for its time, how Hitchcock used vulnerability and suspense to unsettle audiences, and why this movie still holds up more than 60 years later.

From a therapist’s perspective, we also explore the portrayal of Norman Bates’ mental health, including dissociation, trauma, and the limits of how mental illness was understood in the 1960s. We discuss dissociative identity disorder (then referred to as “multiple personalities”), why movies often get it wrong, and why people with severe mental illness are far more likely to be victims than perpetrators of violence.

This episode kicks off our loose Ed Gein–inspired horror series and sets the stage for what’s coming next.

Next up: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

If you enjoy horror movies, psychological analysis, and thoughtful conversations about trauma, identity, and fear, this episode is for you.