George Patton believed he was literally the reincarnation of earlier generals, and his battlefield activities could be characterized as â??daring,â?? "risky," "unconventional,â?? orâ?¦ â??psychotic.â?? The Psychotic is an often used trope in horror, drama and science fiction. They are the heroes, villains and supporting casts in some of our most-watched films. Is the creation of entertainment media focusing on mental illness appropriate? From Norman Bates, to Baby Jane to Hannibal Lechter... is it all right to have a favorite "psycho"?
