Scream Factory Blu-ray release

After three long years, Shout! Factory finally completes the high-def series collection of Psycho, following their releases of Psycho 2 and Psycho 2. Why The Beginning wasn’t released at the same time is anyone’s guess, but that no longer matters, as it has finally arrived. One could argue that the groundwork for exploring Norman Bates’ backstory was laid back during the original film in its final moments, and The Beginning is as respectful to that as it can be without coming off as an exploitation of the Hitchcock classic. This release wasn’t the slam dunk that collectors were hoping for, as the supplements are a little light and the PQ presentation doesn’t look as good as its predecessors, but we can always fall back on the adage that this is the best Psycho IV: The Beginning has ever looked, and is leaps and bounds above its previous DVD release. This release definitely comes recommended for completists: http://www.cutprintfilm.com/blu/psycho-4/