That was cool that Janet Leigh came out to visit during shooting. I'm sure that made Anthony Perkins happy doing "some back in the day" reminiscing while shooting his new movie. I thought Carter Burwell did an interesting score with the theme that plays out in different ways throughout the film - with Norman playing it even on the piano at one point. It's certainly different from the first 2. Actually, all 3 are great and have distinction from each other.
I was on the set of Psycho II and Psycho II and later worked on a movie of the week at Universal called "Bates Motel" with Bud Cort playing the role of he motel keeper. I spent days, hours and weeks working on the backlot and shooting outside the motel and on the stages. Even went into the house (via a rickety the back door) during some down time one day. The house is just a shell with one utilitarian staircase leading up to the window where they would place "mother" for exterior shots where she was "watching". One Mole Richardson light and a modest landing to prop up the dummy. I did not have the sense that we were making a classic. Was just working. Wonder if the crew felt the same way back in 1960? By the way. Fun shoot. Anthony Perkins directed in character of Norman. A very skittish man, but also very nice. RIP.
That was cool that Janet Leigh came out to visit during shooting. I'm sure that made Anthony Perkins happy doing "some back in the day" reminiscing while shooting his new movie. I thought Carter Burwell did an interesting score with the theme that plays out in different ways throughout the film - with Norman playing it even on the piano at one point. It's certainly different from the first 2. Actually, all 3 are great and have distinction from each other.
I was on the set of Psycho II and Psycho II and later worked on a movie of the week at Universal called "Bates Motel" with Bud Cort playing the role of he motel keeper. I spent days, hours and weeks working on the backlot and shooting outside the motel and on the stages. Even went into the house (via a rickety the back door) during some down time one day. The house is just a shell with one utilitarian staircase leading up to the window where they would place "mother" for exterior shots where she was "watching". One Mole Richardson light and a modest landing to prop up the dummy. I did not have the sense that we were making a classic. Was just working. Wonder if the crew felt the same way back in 1960? By the way. Fun shoot. Anthony Perkins directed in character of Norman. A very skittish man, but also very nice. RIP.
It's awesome that you met Anthony.
Lucky!!
HORRENDOUS music.