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.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.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.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Bob Destri Hilgenberg
- Public Defender
- (as Robert Destri)
Oz Perkins
- Young Norman
- (as Osgood Perkins)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe reflection of young Norman Bates in the doorknob when he flashes back to his mother's poisoning is Anthony Perkins' son Oz Perkins.
- GoofsIn the scene where the bloody rag is backing up the toilet, Mary grabs all of the towels to clean it up. When she then goes into Norman's mother's room and looks back into the bathroom, there are towels on the rack again.
- Quotes
Norma Bates: Remember, Norman. I'm the one who loves you. Only your Mother truly loves you.
- Crazy creditsThe Universal Studios logo is in black and white.
- Alternate versionsThe television version includes various extra takes, including one when Norman is on the porch of the house and he says goodbye to Dr. Raymond.
- ConnectionsEdited from Psycho (1960)
- SoundtracksPiano Sonata Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight'
(uncredited)
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven
Played by Anthony Perkins
Featured review
A Terrific Sequel!
A Sequel to Alfred Hitchcock's Cult-Classic 'Psycho', 'Psycho II' lives up-to the expectations & turns out to be A Terrific Sequel! Also, Anthony Perkins once again plays Norman Bates, amazingly.
'Psycho II' 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.
'Psycho II' has a superior start, middle & end. The Thrills are top-notch! Tom Holland's Screenplay is gripping & very well-written. Richard Franklin's Direction is eerie & unsettling. Cinematography is good. Editing is sharp. Art Design is excellent.
Performance-Wise: As mentioned before, Anthony Perkins once again plays Norman Bates, amazingly. He's impeccable in here! Vera Miles is first-rate. Meg Tilly is impressive. Robert Loggia leaves a mark. Dennis Franz is passable.
On the whole, 'Psycho II' is a High-Class Sequel, that Thrills, Scares & above all, Entertains Big Time!
'Psycho II' 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.
'Psycho II' has a superior start, middle & end. The Thrills are top-notch! Tom Holland's Screenplay is gripping & very well-written. Richard Franklin's Direction is eerie & unsettling. Cinematography is good. Editing is sharp. Art Design is excellent.
Performance-Wise: As mentioned before, Anthony Perkins once again plays Norman Bates, amazingly. He's impeccable in here! Vera Miles is first-rate. Meg Tilly is impressive. Robert Loggia leaves a mark. Dennis Franz is passable.
On the whole, 'Psycho II' is a High-Class Sequel, that Thrills, Scares & above all, Entertains Big Time!
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Psicosis 2
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $5,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $34,725,000
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,310,244
- Jun 5, 1983
- Gross worldwide
- $34,725,000
- Runtime1 hour 53 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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