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Psycho II
1983 113 min United States of America R 16+
★6.5
Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Director: Richard Franklin
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Description
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?
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$34.73M
Worldwide:
$34.73M
Starring
Anthony Perkins
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Vera Miles
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Meg Tilly
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Awards
Saturn Awards 1984
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Psycho II is generally regarded as a surprisingly competent and well-crafted sequel that successfully avoids the trappings of a standard cash-in. While some critics feel it lacks the atmospheric perfection of Hitchcock's original, most appreciate Anthony Perkins' nuanced performance and the film's clever, twist-filled narrative.
| Acting | Anthony Perkins delivers a nuanced, empathetic performance that anchors the film and provides a compelling continuation of the Norman Bates character. | |
| Direction | Director Richard Franklin successfully channels Hitchcock’s aesthetic while establishing a distinct, competent visual style that honors the predecessor. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its layered, twist-filled mystery, though critics diverge on whether the final act's plotting is brilliant or needlessly convoluted. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of debate, with some viewers finding it sluggish and padded, while others feel the build-up effectively sustains suspense and mystery. | |
| Acting | Opinion on the supporting cast is divided; while some applaud the performances as effective and atmospheric, others find characters like Meg Tilly's to be rigid or poorly integrated into the plot. |