Creed Bratton Unveils ‘Psycho’ Tribute Video

A Haunting Homage

Creed Bratton has turned the dial up on cinematic nostalgia. On Instagram, the actor-musician shared a striking black-and-white clip to mark the 65th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. “They say we all go a little mad sometimes. I say… sometimes?!” reads Bratton’s caption, borrowing the film’s own chilling line.

In the post, Bratton stands alongside composer Michael Bradford in a dimly lit studio, surrounded by film reels and vintage cameras. The duo’s new video weaves Bradford’s ominous score with nods to Psycho’s iconic shower scene—flickering silhouettes, darting knife blades and the looming silhouette of the Bates Motel.

From Tease To Premiere

Fans have had a front-row seat for this build-up. Back on Mother’s Day, Bratton dropped a teaser: “Here’s a little sneak preview of something I did with my friend Mike Bradford. Coming up on June 19.” That post, shared just weeks before, set the stage for today’s full reveal.

The complete tribute is now live via the link in Bratton’s Instagram bio, with Entertainment Weekly hosting the exclusive premiere. EW’s website features behind-the-scenes clips and an interview where Bratton reflects on Psycho’s enduring impact—and why he chose to revisit its madness through music and imagery.

Blurring Actor And Musician Roles

Creed Bratton first made his name in the 1960s as a member of The Grass Roots, scoring hits like “Let’s Live for Today.” After a hiatus in rock, he resurfaced on television in the U.S. version of The Office, playing a fictionalized version of himself. In recent years, Bratton has released solo albums—most notably Tao Pop—and crafted surreal music videos such as “Tall Grass,” which debuted earlier this year at Los Angeles’s El Cid Sunset.

This Psycho tribute marks another creative high—combining his flair for off-beat visuals with Bradford’s haunting compositions.

A Lasting Legacy

Psycho, released in 1960, reshaped the thriller genre with its daring camera work, Bernard Herrmann’s screeching violins and Hitchcock’s masterful suspense. Bratton’s video doesn’t simply rehash the past; it layers new audio textures over signature imagery, offering both homage and fresh perspective. For cinephiles and music fans alike, it’s a reminder that classic stories can still surprise—and even provoke a little madness.

Bratton’s tribute will remain on Entertainment Weekly’s site for the week, and continues in his Instagram highlights. As he quips in the caption, “Sometimes a guy’s gotta lean into the madness,” proving that even 65 years on, Psycho still has the power to unsettle—and inspires artists to explore its darker corners today.

Trivia

Creed Bratton's improvisational skills are evident in his performance on 'The Office,' where much of his dialogue was improvised.

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