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Psycho II

19831 hour 53 minsREnglish

HorroRated verdict
Recommended

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1980sPsychologicalSerial KillerHaunted LocationFranchise Horror
Directed by
Richard Franklin
Written by
Tom Holland
Produced by
Bernard Schwartz, Hilton A. Green
Collections
Franchise

Why it’s HorroRated

Psycho II has no business being this good. Anthony Perkins brings real vulnerability to Norman and makes him someone you actually root for right up until you can't anymore. The film keeps you uncertain about what's real and what's relapse, which is exactly the right place to keep you. A sequel that earns its existence.

Synopsis

The state has decided Norman is better and he goes back to the only place he's ever known. New guests arrive, the house looms behind everything, and the film keeps you genuinely uncertain about whether Norman is in danger or is the danger. Anthony Perkins makes this work on pure performance, which is the only thing that could have saved it.

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PsychologicalSlashersSerial KillerSlow Burn

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Quick facts

Release date
June 3, 1983
Runtime
1 hour 53 mins
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Content rating
R
Entry type
Movie

Content notes

  • Violence and peril
  • Disturbing themes

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1980sPsychologicalSerial KillerHaunted LocationFranchise HorrorSlow Burn

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