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Psycho II

1983·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic547.0Rotten Tomatoes67%62%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+IndieFlixPlexIndieFlix Shorts

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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

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?
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Crew

Directed by:
Richard Franklin, Lisa Marmon, Don Zepfel
Written by:
Tom Holland, Robert Bloch
Produced by:
Hilton A. Green, Jackie Burch, Bernard Schwartz
Composed by:
John Roesch, Jerry Goldsmith, Bob Newlan

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Psycho II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Psycho II legally?

PhiloAMC+IndieFlixPlexIndieFlix Shorts

Psycho II is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and IndieFlix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Psycho II worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Psycho II rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Psycho II?

1 h 53 min

Psycho II runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Psycho II?

Critics61
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Psycho II much the same way.

Was Psycho II a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$35 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 6.9 times its budget.

What language is Psycho II in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Psycho II?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Psycho II in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Psycho II use?

Luke, I Am Your FatherGaslightingTitle DropInfodumpBookendsShout-OutEveryone Has StandardsBig Bad EnsembleBecoming the MaskGone Horribly RightFailure HeroBus Crashand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for Psycho II, including Luke, I Am Your Father, Gaslighting, Title Drop.