In 1959, Alfred Hitchcock opens his latest film, North by Northwest, to considerable success, but is troubled by a reporter's insinuation that it is time to retire. Seeking to reclaim the artistic daring of his youth, Alfred turns down film proposals like adapting Casino Royale in favor of a lurid horror novel called Psycho by Robert Bloch, which is based on the crimes of the serial killer, Ed Gein.
Alfred's wife and artistic collaborator,...
