The horror novel 'Psycho' is published, which serves as the basis for the famous film.
Renowned director Alfred Hitchcock starts filming the movie 'Psycho', adapting the novel to the screen.
Alfred Hitchcock's film 'Psycho' is released in the United States, becoming a landmark in horror cinema.
The film achieves cult status and influences the horror genre and popular culture extensively.
Norman Bates inherits the Bates Motel and the family home after his mother's death.
Norman develops a split personality, assuming the persona of his dead mother to commit murders.
Marion Crane, dissatisfied with her life, steals $40,000 from her employer to start a new life.
Marion stops at the remote Bates Motel during a rainstorm to rest on her way to California.
Marion is brutally stabbed to death in the motel shower by 'Mother' (Norman's persona).
Marion's sister and boyfriend report her missing, prompting an investigation.
Marion's boyfriend Sam Loomis arrives at Bates Motel to find out what happened to her.
Marion's sister Lila Crane explores the Bates residence to uncover the truth.
Authorities discover that Norman has been impersonating his mother and committing murders.
Norman Bates is apprehended and institutionalized after the murder revelations.
