Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)

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You've met Norman. Now meet mother.

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Release Date: Nov 10, 1990
Rated: N/A | Runtime: 96 Mins | Language: English
Director: Mick Garris
Stars: Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey, CCH Pounder, Warren Frost, Donna Mitchell, Thomas Schuster

Summary

Norman Bates is again released from the mental hospital he was placed in at the end of Psycho III after serving another few years and is apparently rehabiliated for the second time. Norman is now married to a young nurse named Connie and is expecting a child. However, Norman fears that the child will inherit his mental illness. Meanwhile, Fran Ambrose is a radio talk show host who is discussing the topic of matricide with guest Dr. Richmond, Norman’s former psychologist. The radio station receives a call from Norman, who uses the alias “Ed” to tell his story.

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What to Expect

Psycho 4 is both a prequel and sequel, giving us a deep dive into the backstory of Norman Bates which is guided along naturally by a talk show radio host lucky enough to get Norman on the line. We get to see Norman’s mom back when he was a kid along with the wicked abuse he had to endure. We also get to see all of his early pre-1960 victims and how he improved his killin’ skills over time. Psycho 4 is a strong finale to a fantastic horror franchise. Even if you’ve only seen the original, you could watch this finale and have a look into Norman’s brutal backstory as well as have a satisfying ending to the story.