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Psycho III

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Former mental patient Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) is once again operating his infamous motel. Assisted by the shifty Duane Duke (Jeff Fahey), Norman keeps up the semblance of being sane and ordinary, but he still holds on to some macabre habits. Eventually, Norman becomes interested in Maureen Coyle (Diana Scarwid), a troubled tenant who's been staying on a long-term basis and reminds him of someone from his past. As Norman and Maureen begin a relationship, can he keep his demons in check?
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While it can't come close to the original's elemental horror, Psycho III makes a persuasive -- and blackly funny -- case for itself as a sequel.

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Anton Bitel Little White Lies this knowing sequel, unable to free itself of its established serial tropes, is inevitably a tragic romance. Sep 15, 2023 Full Review Michael Wilmington Los Angeles Times It fails any sequel's acid test: It feeds off the original without deepening it. Jun 29, 2021 Full Review Francie Noyes Arizona Republic It is still fun to watch Perkins slowly reveal Norman's overwhelming compulsions and he remains the central reason for seeing the film. Jun 29, 2021 Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Spends a lot of time trying to undo its predecessor’s problems. Albeit to a considerably less committed degree, it does as good a job as it can to go somewhere deeper while meeting the ante of lurid thrills. Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 13, 2023 Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending A weird, tetchy object. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 12, 2022 Full Review Peter Sobczynski The Spool Psycho III succeeds not so much through its script as its attitude. Jul 6, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tim M The franchise overstaying its welcome, Psycho III is proof that you can't teach an old slasher dog new slasher tricks. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review Jonathan O Psycho 3 is an odd final trilogy and this Norman Bates first time directing and he did really fine directing and followed Hitchcock skills and he's work to make it an dark comedy slasher with a somewhat twist at the end but I really enjoyed it not scary it's a good late 80's slasher movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Jules N Une suite qui fait le taf sans être trop originale et intéressante non plus. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Rogue 5 There's only so many times you can make the same movie and have it not be boring. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/27/22 Full Review Audience Member E ainda tem o IV, mas eu sou contra a mar e adoro essas continuidades infinitas, como se fossem loops eternos que levam nada a lugar nenhuma, mas é sempre adorável presenciar os devaneios e perturbações do pobre Norman Bates, e aquela qualidade técnica duvidosa que amamos nos trash da vida... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Liam D This is the weirdest sequel In the Psycho franchise but hey it's still watchable Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/17/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Former mental patient Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) is once again operating his infamous motel. Assisted by the shifty Duane Duke (Jeff Fahey), Norman keeps up the semblance of being sane and ordinary, but he still holds on to some macabre habits. Eventually, Norman becomes interested in Maureen Coyle (Diana Scarwid), a troubled tenant who's been staying on a long-term basis and reminds him of someone from his past. As Norman and Maureen begin a relationship, can he keep his demons in check?
Director
Anthony Perkins
Producer
Hilton A. Green
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.7M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Surround
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