Psycho (1960) – Filming Locations
Horror, Thriller, Mystery · Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
Where was Psycho filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States — Bates Motel exterior, Los Angeles – Bates Motel exterior shots and approach scenes. The iconic Bates Motel was constructed on the Universal Studios backlot and remains a permanent attraction there.
- Phoenix, United States — City exterior shots, Phoenix – Opening sequences and Marion's car driving through the city. Phoenix locations provided establishing shots of the desert city at the film's opening.
- Ventura, United States — Highway bridge, Ventura – Marion driving along the highway after stealing the money. Highway scenes of Marion's escape were filmed on California routes between Phoenix and the coast.