The film “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock had a considerable impact on American films of the 1960s. Hitchcock vividly describes the scene of Marion's murder, as she took a shower at the Bates Motel. Viewers and critics of the film believe that it is unconventional and too violent for younger viewers, but some analysts believe that it is a form of deconstruction, a new structure of the horror film. that Hitchcock wishes to share. Different perspectives and ideas emerge because of the murder scene in the film, but Psycho is nevertheless seen by millions of moviegoers who want to experience Hitchcock's morbid depiction - only to believe the reviews and negative reactions from viewers . After leaving theaters, viewers and critics condemned, attacked, and attempted to ban Hitchcock's Psycho because they believed the film presented "mere austerity, grotesque violence, and ugly, twisted humanity" (Kendrick 3 ). However, the main reason why the film is poorly tolerated by viewers is that it deconstructs the conformist thinking of American society into an "enjoyable film". American viewers and critics are not prepared for this kind of film – which is why they react so negatively to Hitchcock's film. James Kendrick also states that "Psycho represents as much as possible a film capable of transcending the various divisions that separated the 'mass audience' into a smaller, specialized audience, which made it so effective in fundamentally shattering conventional expectations." » (Kendrick 5). This is why people are not able to absorb the gruesome murder that exists in the shower scene of the film. However, it is believed that "Hitchcock placed the viewer right in the middle of the violence, both as the person suffering and inflicting...... middle of paper ......rs: The New York Times ( 2007): X15. Brkowitz, Albert. “Draw the line.” New York Times. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (2007): X4.Crowther, Bosley. “In Search of Violence: A Response to Movie Fans Who Think “Psychopaths Should Be Banned.” New York Times. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (2007): X1.Crowther, Rosley. “Screen: Sudden Shocks: Hitchcock’s “Psychopath” Bows Before 2 Houses. » New York Times. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times. (2007): 37. Eggleston, Frank. “Clearly labeled. » New York Times. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (2007): X4.Fitzgerald, Bill. “‘Psycho’ Analysis by Mail.” New York Times. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (2007): X4. Kendrick, James. “Disturbing New Paths: The Psychopath and Public Priming.” » Journal of Popular Film and Television. 2-9.