If Norman is recalling his first killings, why no mention of them in this film? It could reference the characters without naming them, by showing a recreation of the murders from Bates' POV.
Is it because of copyrights?
I feel like there's an oblique reference, when Norman cuts his thumb and washes it in the sink. He watches the blood swirl down the drain, like in the shower murder, and he seems to be remembering.
shareI must have missed that bit. Thanks.
It seems it tells how young Norman became what he did.
I am reading the original novel again. Norman was a totally different character physically but I think Tony sorta got his essence.
Perkins' Norman was way more sympathetic by virtue of being a handsome young man. He should have had his whole life ahead of him. Norman in the book has obviously squandered any chance at a fulfilling life, even if there are factors beyond his control. He's a gross, pervy, balding lech (and the novel sequel Psycho II just ramps up those qualities big time).
shareYes, but I can't help pitying Norman as written by Bloch.
Hitchcock's Bates is good looking and possesses a boyish charm but he's vicious and calculating.
That scene in which Norman overlooks the swamp after a kill is creepy.