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Psycho IV: The Beginning

1990Movie1 h 36 minR

HorrorMystery
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.6/5Rotten Tomatoes33%32%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.6/5Rotten Tomatoes33%32%

Summary

When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Mick Garris
Written by
Joseph Stefano
Produced by
Les Mayfield, George Zaloom
Music by
Bernard Herrmann, Graeme Revell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 10, 1990 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
November 10, 1990
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$800,000
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Broad Strokes, Insane Troll Logic, Artistic License – Medicine +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Psycho IV: The Beginning?"

Questions about Psycho IV: The Beginning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Psycho IV: The Beginning?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Psycho IV: The Beginning from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Psycho IV: The Beginning worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (33).

Will Psycho IV: The Beginning scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Psycho IV: The Beginning?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Psycho IV: The Beginning use?

Broad StrokesInsane Troll LogicArtistic License – MedicineKill It with FireAlone with the PsychoThe End... Or Is It?Jerkass Has a PointDoor-Closes EndingCanon DiscontinuityIncest SubtextIf I Can't Have You…Let the Past Burnand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Broad Strokes, Insane Troll Logic, and Artistic License – Medicine.