Psycho

By Matthew Kennedy | Updated 28 May 2026

Psycho is a recent release from the gaming giants Nextgen. This slot is based on the legendary Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name which is widely considered to be one of the best horror/ thriller films in Hollywood history. When it was released in 1960, Psycho caused serious controversy for its graphic depictions of nudity and violence, but you won’t have to brace yourself for anything as shocking as that when you play this exciting slot game.

Theme

Eagle-eyed film buffs will recognise the background of this slot as being the famous Bates Motel from the movie. To add a seriously sinister atmosphere to the game, the reels are set on the infamous shower curtain which is not only one of the most iconic images from Psycho but also in the history of horror. Images on the reels are of birds, eyes peering through keyholes, bloody knives, characters from the film and the famous Psycho house. A silhouetted figure can occasionally be seen walking around in the background, surveying the scenery.

How to play

This five reel video slot has a fixed amount of 25 pay lines. The minimum wager available is 25p per spin and the maximum is £50. Combinations go from left to right on the reels and wins are made by matching symbols.The free games feature is triggered when a minimum of three Psycho houses appear on the reels at once time. Depending on exactly how many houses you find, you will receive between 10 and 20 free spins. The great thing about this bonus round is that wilds can appear at any time on your reels. Any wins you make with the help of wild symbols are subject to a multiplier of between 2X and 40X. 

Matthew Kennedy

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Matthew Kennedy co-founded Take Marketing Limited in 2008 alongside Becky Mosley and has worked in the UK online gambling industry ever since. He runs the technical side of the operation, building and maintaining the platforms that power Play Cash Games and the wider Take Marketing portfolio.

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