Specs announced on upcoming Psycho releases

Marking the 50th anniversary of its theatrical release, Universal is releasing Hitchcock's legendary Psycho on Blu-ray on August 2. Hailed as one of the most influential suspense movies of its time, Psycho had a profound effect on how future filmmakers made movies and shaped audience expectations for generations to come.

Meticulously restored for perfect digital picture and the purest DTS HD 5.1 digital sound, the
Psycho 50th Anniversary Edition takes audiences on a thrilling journey as an unsuspecting victim (Janet Leigh, The Manchurian Candidate, Bye Bye Birdie) visits the Bates Motel and falls prey to one of the silver screen's most notorious psychopaths - Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins, Murder on the Orient Express, Les Miserables). Featuring one of the most iconic scenes in film history - the infamous "shower scene" - Psycho continues to terrify audiences today as much as it did half a century ago.

In addition to the English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track, the original mono track is also included and the movie will have English (SDH), Spanish, and French subtitles.

The following extras will also be included:

• Psycho Sound: A never-before-seen piece that looks at the re-mastering process required to create a 5.1 mix from the original mono elements using Audionamix technology


• The Shower Scene: A look at the impact of music on the infamous "shower scene"


• The Making of Psycho: A feature-length documentary on Hitchcock's most shocking film


• In the Master's Shadow - Hitchcock's Legacy: Some of Hollywood's top filmmakers discuss Hitchcock's influence and why his movies continue to thrill audiences


• Hitchcock/Truffaut Interviews: Excerpts from a 1962 audio interview with Alfred Hitchcock


• Audio Commentary: Feature-length audio commentary with Stephen Rebello (Author of "Alfred Hitchcock and the making of Psycho")


• Newsreel Footage - The Release of Psycho: Vintage newsreel on the unique policy Alfred Hitchcock insisted upon for the release of the film


• The Shower Scene - Storyboards by Saul Bass: Original storyboard design


• Production Notes: Read an essay on the making of the film


• The Psycho Archives: See the gallery of on-set photo stills from the film's production


• Posters And Psycho Ads: See a gallery of original posters and ads from the theatrical campaign


• Lobby Cards: View a gallery of promotional lobby cards from the film's theatrical campaign


• Behind-The-Scenes Photographs: View rare photos showing the cast and crew at work


• Theatrical Trailer: Watch the original promotional trailer from the film's theatrical campaign


• Re-Release Trailers: Watch the promotional trailer created for the re-release of the film

Psycho will be available in both a Standard Edition and a Special Edition Steelbook, both of which are already up for pre-order at several online stores.