Watch The First 6 Minutes Of The 'Psycho' TV Series Prequel 'Bates Motel'

A&E has released the first six minutes of their upcoming tv series Bates Motel, which is a prequel of Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror film Psycho. Watch the footage after the jump while you still can, as we're not sure how long it will be available online. Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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Official info:

"Bates Motel," inspired by Hitchcock's genre-defining film, "Psycho," is a contemporary exploration of the formative years of Norman Bates' relationship with his mother, Norma, and the world they inhabit. Viewers will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn firsthand how Norma helped forge the most famous serial killer of them all. "Bates Motel" will premiere on A&E on March 18th 2013 at 10PM/9C.