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 |
Arbogast was killed in the foyer. |
It was the stairwell. |
Sam is attracted to Mary's sister Lila and a romance begins. |
This doesn't happen.
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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. |
In the novel, the main character's name is Mary Crane. |
In the movie, the main character's name is Marion Crane.
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Lila Crane finds a book in Norman's room that is filled with pornographic illustrations. |
She looks a book but we don't see what is inside. |