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Psycho II

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67% Tomatometer 39 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Two decades after the original murders at the Bates Motel, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) completes his treatment at a mental institution and returns home to find his hotel run down under the management of Warren Toomey (Dennis Franz). Despite a new friendship with a waitress (Meg Tilly) and a job busing tables at a diner, Norman begins to hear voices once again. No matter how hard he tries, Norman cannot keep "Mother" from returning and coaxing him to unleash the homicidal maniac within.
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Although it can't hold a cleaver to the classic original, Psycho II succeeds well enough on its own merits to satisfy horror fans.

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Anton Bitel Little White Lies 07/31/2017
Franklin's consummate handling of suspense, black humour and several paradigm-shifting twists mak[e] this a worthy sequel to the original, and a convincing evocation of the old master's ghost. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety 10/20/2008
Director Richard Franklin deftly keeps the suspense and tension on high while dolling out dozens of shock-of-recognitions shots drawn from the audience's familiarity with Psycho. Go to Full Review
Dave Kehr Chicago Reader 10/20/2008
Though far from a worthy successor to the original (but why make impossible demands?) the film clearly could have been much worse. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Sep 2
4/5
…the Psycho franchise is all about paranoia and persecution, and with blood pouring through the bathroom fittings, this first sequel stands the test of time…Psycho II is a delicious, delirious thriller with no supernatural elements involved… Go to Full Review
Sharai Bohannon A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast Dec 31
4/5
'Psycho II' is one of the best sequels in any genre. Anthony Perkins continues to find new layers as Norman Bates as we enter a new dangerous chapter of legacy. Go to Full Review
Sean Burns Crooked Marquee 10/28/2024
A worthy attempt to reckon with the original picture’s legacy. Go to Full Review
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Ronald F Nov 1 i guess i was roundabout 14-15 when i watched this for the first time, i had a little crush on Meg Tilly and a VHS tape with Psycho 2 and The big Chill on it. Psycho 2 is a great sequel to Psycho, with a great cast (Perkins, Miles, Tilly, Franz, Loggia) twist and turns, off course it did not make the kind of history the first movie made, its just a very good movie. See more John K @UndeadKingUK Sep 17 Its got a good story, but the twist kinda ruined it for me. But its watchable just because of how interesting the sequel is. See more Brent A @BrentAprill Aug 31 20% rating ... I didn't care for this sequel. The storyline seemed a little too predictable to me and I didn't care for the acting. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 14 Success in 1 hour and 53 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In other words, mature audiences only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jun 9 A damn good movie, and quite possibly the best horror sequel ever. The 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish it had a more upbeat ending. See more Nick O Jun 2 Norman Bates is a classic cinema villain and this flick thrusts him knife first into the era of “slasher” horror…and he fits right in! See more Read all reviews
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Psycho II: Official Clip - Mother Calls Psycho II: Official Clip - Mother Calls 2:46 Psycho II: Official Clip - Mother vs. Mother Psycho II: Official Clip - Mother vs. Mother 1:16 Psycho II: Official Clip - You Killed Them All! Psycho II: Official Clip - You Killed Them All! 2:35 Psycho II: Official Clip - Don't Let Them Take Me Psycho II: Official Clip - Don't Let Them Take Me 2:38 Psycho II: Official Clip - It's Starting Again Psycho II: Official Clip - It's Starting Again 3:03 Psycho II: Official Clip - The Bloody Bathroom Psycho II: Official Clip - The Bloody Bathroom 2:26 Psycho II: Official Clip - Stabbed to Death Psycho II: Official Clip - Stabbed to Death 1:57 Psycho II: Official Clip - Norman's Real Mother Psycho II: Official Clip - Norman's Real Mother 3:37 Psycho II: Official Clip - The Peephole Psycho II: Official Clip - The Peephole 1:52 Psycho II: Official Clip - Harassed at the Diner Psycho II: Official Clip - Harassed at the Diner 2:55 View more videos
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Synopsis Two decades after the original murders at the Bates Motel, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) completes his treatment at a mental institution and returns home to find his hotel run down under the management of Warren Toomey (Dennis Franz). Despite a new friendship with a waitress (Meg Tilly) and a job busing tables at a diner, Norman begins to hear voices once again. No matter how hard he tries, Norman cannot keep "Mother" from returning and coaxing him to unleash the homicidal maniac within.
Director
Richard Franklin
Producer
Hilton A. Green
Screenwriter
Tom Holland
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 3, 1983, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2015
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Surround
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