
Psycho(1960)
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.


“You've met Norman, now meet Mother...”
When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.

Anthony Perkins
Norman Bates

Henry Thomas
Young Norman Bates

Olivia Hussey
Norma Bates

CCH Pounder
Fran Ambrose

Warren Frost
Dr. Leo Richmond

Donna Mitchell
Connie Bates
Thomas Schuster
Chet Rudolph

Sharen Camille
Holly
Bobbi Evors
Gloria

John Landis
Mike Calveccio
Psycho IV: The Beginning is a horror, mystery, thriller, tv movie film released in 1990 exploring themes of psychopath, motel, flashback, murder, serial killer, cross dressing. Directed by Mick Garris, it stars Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey. When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.
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