Psycho II

Psycho II

It's 22 years later, and Norman Bates is coming home.

Directed by Richard Franklin

Produced by Universal Pictures, Oak

1983113 min6.5 / 10

A dark psychological thriller that mines paranoia and doubt about Norman Bates' sanity, questioning whether a killer can truly be rehabilitated.

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?

Essence

Ensemble

Like Psycho II

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Psycho II

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Psycho II, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Psycho II, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Psycho II, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.