Psycho IV: The Beginning

– Norman Bates is again released from the mental hospital he was placed in at the end of Psycho III af..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)

Norman Bates is again released from the mental hospital he was placed in at the end of Psycho III after serving another few years and is apparently rehabiliated for the second time. Norman is now married to a young nurse named Connie and is expecting a child. However, Norman fears that the child will inherit his mental illness. Meanwhile, Fran Ambrose is a radio talk show host who is discussing the topic of matricide with guest Dr. Richmond, Norman's former psychologist. The radio station receives a call from Norman, who uses the alias "Ed" to tell his story.

Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 Nov 1990

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Mick Garris

Writer:

Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch (based on characters created by)

Main Actors:

Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey, CCH Pounder

Plot:

Norman Bates returns for this prequel, once more having mommy trouble. This time around he is invited to share memories of mom with a radio talk show host, but the PSYCHO fears that he may kill again for his beloved is impregnated with his child and Norman cannot let another PSYCHO loose in the civilized world.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

MCA Universal Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.5/10