Psycho III
Seen it?1986 | 93 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
When Maureen Coyle, a suicidal nun who resembles Norman's former victim, Marion Crane, arrives at the motel, all bets are off and "Mother" is less than happy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$14 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 136K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Perkins
- Anthony PerkinsNorman Bates
- Diana ScarwidMaureen Coyle
- Jeff FaheyDuane Duke
- Roberta MaxwellTracy Venable
- Hugh GillinSheriff John Hunt
- Lee GarlingtonMyrna
- Robert Alan BrowneRalph Statler
- Gary BayerFather Brian
- Patience ClevelandSister Margaret
- Juliette CumminsRed