What's the Difference between Psycho the Book and Psycho the Movie?
| In the Book |
In the Movie |
Norman Bates
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Norman Bates
Portrayed by: Anthony Perkins
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Mary Crane
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Marion Crane
Portrayed by: Janet Leigh
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| In the Book |
In the Movie |
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Norman Bates is middle aged, overweight and unstable. |
Anthony Perkins is slim yound and handsome. He is in control of himself. |
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Bates is a drunk who took on his mother's personality while in a drunken stupor. |
He doesn't drink.
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Bates is interested in spiritualism, the occult and pornography. |
He isn't. |
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The story begins with Bates reading a history book. |
The film begins with a depiction of Marion's life. Bates isn't seen until 20 minutes into the film.
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Mary's story is very limited. |
Marion takes up a large portion of the film. |