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Psycho IV: The Beginning

Psycho IV: The Beginning

You've met Norman, now meet Mother...

19905.71h 36mR

Overview

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

Directed by Mick Garris
Written by Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch
Produced by George Zaloom, Les Mayfield
Box OfficeBudget: $800K0

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Top Cast

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Norman Bates

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Young Norman Bates

Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey

Norma Bates

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Fran Ambrose

Warren Frost

Warren Frost

Dr. Leo Richmond

Donna Mitchell

Donna Mitchell

Connie Bates

T

Thomas Schuster

Chet Rudolph

Sharen Camille

Sharen Camille

Holly

B

Bobbi Evors

Gloria

John Landis

John Landis

Mike Calveccio

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Themes & Keywords

psychopathmotelflashbackmurderserial killercross dressingvoyeurismradio dj

About Psycho IV: The Beginning

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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