Psycho: Complete 4-Movie Collection Blu-ray – Worth It?

The complete Psycho series on Blu-ray for $14.99 is a tempting grab for Hitchcock fans — here's what you're actually getting across all four films.

The original alone justifies the price

Let's be honest: you're buying this for the 1960 Hitchcock film, and at roughly $3.75 per disc, getting it on Blu-ray is a genuine value. The transfer on the original Psycho holds up well — the high-contrast black-and-white cinematography benefits from the format. If you've been streaming it and want a physical copy with better image stability and no compression artifacts, this is a low-risk way to own it. The box set format also makes it a solid gift for a classic horror fan who doesn't already own it.

The sequels are a real mixed bag — go in with open eyes

Psycho II (1983) is a legitimate surprise — a thoughtful, underrated follow-up that earns more credit than it gets. Psycho III and Psycho IV: The Beginning are progressively weaker, leaning into slasher territory in ways the original never did. None of the sequels approach Hitchcock's craftsmanship. If you're hoping for four equally strong films, you'll be disappointed. But if you're a franchise completist, a horror history enthusiast, or just curious how Norman Bates evolved across decades of filmmaking, $14.99 for the full run is a fair ask.