You PsychoPsycho by Alfred Hitchcock has been acclaimed by many viewers as one of the best horror films of all time. The 1960 hit was the starting point for many spin-offs, remakes and books. Yet, with the horror film genre constantly improving and changing, is Psycho really a horror film? Compared to modern films, Psycho doesn't really contain the same elements that scare audiences today. While Psycho is iconic, its categorization in film has changed significantly since its release in 1960. With advancements in special effects, acting, and technology as a whole, the horror genre is very different than it was fifty years ago. Psycho has really lost its horror label because the film does not feature the "horror" elements throughout the film. Furthermore, compared to today's films, the overall plot of the film is not so terrifying that any moment can be a character's last. Secondly, today's horror films bring with them subgenres. For example, several films deal with terrifying themes such as ghosts, mutants, and torture. Psycho really doesn't fit ...