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Discover More About the "Psycho" Screenplay

Just the facts, and everything else you should know.

Joseph Stefano's "Psycho" script is ranked 92nd on WGA's list of the 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written (so far).

Okay, so in addition to the film's logline and poster are some of the most important details about the script. You'll notice that we've attached a "classification" label inside of a color-coded border. For a better understanding of the screenplay's source, have a look at the "Glossary" a little further down.

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Now, let's go through what we have for you today.

Take a look at the "Psycho" logline.

A secretary on the run for embezzlement takes refuge at a secluded California motel owned by a repressed man and his overbearing mother. IMDb

"Psycho" Screenplay Details.

Whether you're a fan or an aspiring screenwriter, here are some important particulars you'll want to know.

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Okay, here are the facts:

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Type...

SCANNED

Version...FinalRevised
Date...11.30.1959
Pages...133 + 5
Genres...HorrorMysteryThriller
Screenplay...Joseph Stefano
IMDb ID...0054215

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Glossary

Wondering about the screenplay's origin? Here's what we know.

DUPLICATE

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It's the same, but different.

All right, so our understanding is that a professional screenwriter retyped the original script. Think of it as a modern-day "photocopy." So, that means you'll see all of the original author's spelling, grammatical, and/or formatting anomalies.

FYC

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For Your Consideration.

When you see a script labelled as "FYC", it's as good as gold! FYC screenplays are made public each year during what is commonly referred to as "awards season." Rest assured, we got this right from the author or studio.

ORIGINAL

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Official, authentic, real.

Like FYC screenplays, this is an official copy provided by the studio or original author.

REPLICA

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Unofficial reproduction.

This is a tricky one to explain. On one hand, this screenplay is an unofficial copy. On the other, it's formatted and transcribed by a professional writer and not a fan. Basically, that's why we've chosen to list it. So, although the typesetting and dialogue may be accurate, the scenarios and action blocks are likely not the works of the original credited screenwriter.

SCANNED

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Digitized version of the screenplay-actual.

Using a scanner, the paper version of the ORIGINAL script was digitized. Yep, it's that simple.

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