Psycho II
Seen it?1983 | 113 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 7 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Psycho or Halloween, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$35 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 247K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Psycho
Friday Night FlickPsycho II is a sequel to this film. It's a critically acclaimed serial killer horror thriller.
Halloween Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed serial killer horror thriller.
Identity Sunday Safe BetAnother serial killer mystery, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Bone Lake Sunday Safe BetAnother serial killer horror thriller, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Stepfather Sunday Safe BetAnother serial killer horror thriller, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Franklin
- Anthony PerkinsNorman Bates
- Meg TillyMary
- Vera MilesLila Loomis
- Robert LoggiaDr. Bill Raymond
- Dennis FranzWarren Toomey
- Hugh GillinSheriff John Hunt
- Virginia GreggNorma Bates (voice) (uncredited)
- Claudia BryarMiss Spool
- Robert Alan BrowneRalph Statler
- Ben HartiganJudge