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Psycho

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156 Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

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Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50
47
Educational Value/50
25
Craft & Quality/50
46
Cinematic Score/50
48
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The TVI Take

A secretary steals money and checks into a motel run by a disturbed young man. Educational about psychology and cinema technique.

Cognitive engagement from the shocking turns. Entertainment from the suspense.

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