Psycho II(1983)
R
06/03/1983 (US)Horror, Mystery, Thriller1h 53m6.5
"It's 22 years later, and Norman Bates is coming home."
Overview
Norman Bates is declared sane and released from the facility in which he was being held, despite the complaints of Lila Loomis, sister of his most famous victim. Is he really cured, or will he kill again?
Richard Franklin
Director
Tom Holland
Writer
Robert Bloch
Characters
Top Billed Cast
Where to Watch
Stream
Rent
Buy
Powered by JustWatch
Popularity Trend
Last 30 Days
This chart shows the popularity trend over the past 30 days.
Media
Psycho II ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer #1
Trailer
Psycho II ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer #2
Trailer
Psycho II ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer #3
Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
Psycho II ≣ 1983 ≣ TV Spot #4
Teaser
Psycho II ≣ 1983 ≣ TV Spot #3
Teaser
Psycho II ≣ 1983 ≣ TV Spot #2
Teaser
Psycho II ≣ 1983 ≣ TV Spot #1
Teaser
Original TV Spot
Teaser
Mother Gets Knife Happy
Clip
Norman Can't Keep It Together
Clip
Social
J
A review by John Chard
7.0
Written on October 19, 2014
We all go a little sequel crazy sometimes.
22 years after the murderous and maniacal events at Bates Motel, Norman Bates, freshly released from a mental institution, is back home; and the spectre of ”Mother” is waiting to greet him.
We could say it was a cynical attempt at latching onto the coat tails of the 1980s slasher boom, but in spite of having the unenviable task of being a sequel to a masterpiece, Psycho II is a rather nifty sequel.
Director Richard Franklin is helped by having Anthony Perkins and Vera Miles heading up the cast list, this gives the film instant credibility, and while the mighty spectre of Hitchcock looms large, Franklin doesn’t copy the maestro and brings his own visual smarts to the piece.
Tom Holland’s screenplay doesn’t mimic either, expanding the Bates story with a series of quality twists whilst keeping the mystery element strong and the gripping factor on the high heat. Dean Cundey (cinematography) and Jerry Goldsmith (music) round out the strong points of the film’s tech credits.
Not to be dismissed as a lazy cash in, this is well worth a look. Great ending as well! 7/10
22 years after the murderous and maniacal events at Bates Motel, Norman Bates, freshly released from a mental institution, is back home; and the spectre of ”Mother” is waiting to greet him.
We could say it was a cynical attempt at latching onto the coat tails of the 1980s slasher boom, but in spite of having the unenviable task of being a sequel to a masterpiece, Psycho II is a rather nifty sequel.
Director Richard Franklin is helped by having Anthony Perkins and Vera Miles heading up the cast list, this gives the film instant credibility, and while the mighty spectre of Hitchcock looms large, Franklin doesn’t copy the maestro and brings his own visual smarts to the piece.
Tom Holland’s screenplay doesn’t mimic either, expanding the Bates story with a series of quality twists whilst keeping the mystery element strong and the gripping factor on the high heat. Dean Cundey (cinematography) and Jerry Goldsmith (music) round out the strong points of the film’s tech credits.
Not to be dismissed as a lazy cash in, this is well worth a look. Great ending as well! 7/10
