Psycho II
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Synopsis
After twenty-two years of psychiatric care, Norman Bates attempts to return to a life of solitude, but the specters of his crimes - and his mother - continue to haunt him.
Cast
- Anthony Perkins
- Vera Miles
- Meg Tilly
- Robert Loggia
- Dennis Franz
- Hugh Gillin
- Claudia Bryar
- Robert Alan Browne
- Ben Hartigan
- Lee Garlington
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- Nov 15, 2021
it is absolutely imperative that this rehabilitated patient be immediately sent right back to the place where his trauma came from
adamboltJun 7, 2019Honestly, of all the “classic” movies, I think this might be the most unexpectedly awesome sequel that none of us knew we needed and half of folks forget/refuse to remember exists because “sacred cow” syndrome. Anyways, Psycho II rules—Easily one of my favorite sequels and…
Ian WestJun 3, 2020"I'm becoming confused again, aren't I?" I'd always heard that this was a surprisingly good sequel but not how downright devastating it is; Holland writes it with deep empathy for Norman's battle with both his own psyche and members of the community that would maybe…
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I sometimes wonder what reaction the person who first said "Let's make Psycho II" got. Probably shocked looks and a slap in the face. But someone find that person and shake their freakin' hand. Psycho II is a great example of what a true sequel should be, take the story…
Ryan MMcJul 27, 2025Modern movies still haven’t found an adequate substitute for the off-the-charts sleazy energy Dennis Franz brought to 80s movies
Patrick WillemsMar 3, 2026imagine if Robert Loggia was your psychiatrist
David Sims - Nov 12, 2018
i feel you norman. i too have a tenuous grasp on sanity, am incredibly awkward, hate living alone in my house, and don't want to go back to the hospital. anthony perkins is so perfect in this, hitting exactly the right note of ambiguously creepy & really…
clareJan 30, 2022the dilfification of norman bates
Lauren!Jul 31, 2019One of the most underrated sequels ever made! I watched this mostly because I barely remember part 3 and want to rewatch that one, but I always seem to forget just how much I love this one. It’s not that it’s equal to the original on a technical level, although it does have…
Tony the Terror
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- Elayna likedPsycho II
Is it bad that I actually liked this more than the original?
Tiger Z likedPsycho IIIt was weird seeing Norman over 2 decades later in color with some other major differences. This movie is slept on but def had some flaws. It just feels somewhat low quality. The whole my mother thing also got kinda old but the twist was crazy. Solid plot and acting. 7/10
Orlando Ramone likedPsycho IIThis is actually a pretty good sequel to the original classic.
- Lyric Rainn likedPsycho II
Not as good as the first one of course, but still enjoyable
Victor K likedPsycho IIThe plot moment to moment was unexpected which kept me on my toes throughout the whole thing. I was very invested in Norman’s story especially as he continues to spiral out of control. The music is extremely effective for its scares which at times made me more scared than the…
GERMASHKA lovedPsycho III'm becoming confused again.
- Andrikk0s lovedPsycho II
He’s a mama’s boy too
CvptvinHowdy lovedPsycho IITruly an underrated sequel with great twists that you don't see often when they're made 20+ years after the original. Meg Tilly isn't the greatest actress, but she's really good here, and it would've been cool to see more of her in stuff or have a bigger name like her sister.
Haley Mastronardi likedPsycho IIIt was entertaining for sure. I guess I’m just a little confused on who killed the boy. Unless, Meg Tilly was lying about Norman, who could’ve killed him? Not sure how to feel about the plot twist at the end about this old woman being the real mother, but whatever.
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Metacritic
It's too heavy on plot and too willing to cheat about its plot to be really successful, but it does have its moments, and it's better than your average, run-of-the-mill slasher movie.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Surprisingly, even after waiting 20 years, they managed to turn out a smart, darkly-comic thriller with some imaginative twists.
Kim Newman
Empire
Though Psycho II is essentially camp entertainment, Mr. Perkins plays Norman as legitimately as possible, and sometimes to real comic effect. His new Norman doesn't seem as much rehabilitated as reconstituted, but as what? That's the point of the film.
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Psycho II (1983) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Psycho II (1983)?
The movie is 1hr 53min long.
What's Psycho II (1983) about?
After twenty-two years of psychiatric care, Norman Bates attempts to return to a life of solitude, but the specters of his crimes - and his mother - continue to haunt him.
Who's the cast of Psycho II (1983)?
- Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates
- Vera Miles as Lila
- Meg Tilly as Mary
- Robert Loggia as Dr. Raymond
- Dennis Franz as Toomey
- Hugh Gillin as Sheriff Hunt
- Claudia Bryar as Mrs. Spool
- Robert Alan Browne as Statler
- Ben Hartigan as Judge
- Lee Garlington as Myrna
Who's the director behind Psycho II (1983)?
Richard Franklin directed Psycho II (1983).
Who produced Psycho II (1983)?
Hilton A. Green produced Psycho II (1983).
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