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Marion Crane (character)

Marion Crane is a fictional character from Alfred Hitchcock's film "Psycho." She begins as a secretive woman attempting to start anew by stealing a large sum of money from her employer. Her decision leads her to a remote motel run by the enigmatic Norman Bates. Marion's character embodies themes of guilt, vulnerability, and the unpredictability of human nature. Her story is pivotal, as her actions set off the film’s suspenseful events, highlighting how sudden choices can have profound consequences. Marion Crane remains an iconic figure in horror and thriller cinema.