it amaze that so many people that i know haven not see this little gem . everybody i have turn on to it have come back with the same reaction represent what a great movie . i have never much care for brad pitt ( though his turn in 12 monkey and fight club show improvement ) but his performance in this film a a psycho be unnerving and dark and right on target . everyone else in the film give excellent performance and the movie slow and deliberate pacing greatly enhance the proceeding . the sense of dread for the character keep increase a they come to realize what have be really happen . the only thing that keep this from a 10 in my book and be that compare to what come before it and the end be a bit too long and overblown . but that the only flaw i could find in this cult classic . if you check this film out and try to get the letterboxed unrated director cut for the best viewing option . rating represent9 .