New Poster for Hitchcock

A new poster for Hitchcock as been released by the studio (right; click for larger image); a trailer is promised for tomorrow.

Hitchcock is described by the studio as a love story about one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century, Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) and his wife and partner Alma Reville (Helen Mirren). The film takes place during the making of Hitchcock's seminal movie Psycho. Other cast: Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh, Jessica Biel at Vera Miles, and James D'Arcy as Anthony Perkins.

Directed by Sacha Gervasi from an screenplay written by John J. McLaughlin and based on a book Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho by Stephen Rebello, Hitchcock will premiere on November 1st at the AFI Festival and will be in limited release on November 23rd, 2012.

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Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho
Stephen Rebello

First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it.

Stephen Rebello brings to life the creation of one of Hollywood's most iconic films, from the story of Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein, the real-life inspiration for the character of Norman Bates, to Hitchcock's groundbreaking achievements in cinematography, sound, editing, and promotion. Packed with captivating insights from the film's stars, writers, and crewmembers, this book is a riveting and definitive history of a signature Hitchcock cinematic masterpiece.