Psycho IV: The Beginning

Nov 10, 1990

1h 36m

★ 5.7

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

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.

Genres

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

TV Movie

Production Companies

Smart Money Productions

Universal Television

Psycho IV: The Beginning Trailers

Cast

Norman Bates

Anthony Perkins

Young Norman Bates

Henry Thomas

Norma Bates

Olivia Hussey

Fran Ambrose

CCH Pounder

Dr. Leo Richmond

Warren Frost

Connie Bates

Donna Mitchell

Chet Rudolph

Thomas Schuster

Holly

Sharen Camille

Gloria

Bobbi Evors

Mike Calveccio

John Landis

Raymond Linette

Kurt Paul

Ellen Stevens

Cynthia Garris

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6.7

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6.3

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6.0

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6.2

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6.3

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6.8

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4.8

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5.8

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6.0

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3.7

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5.9

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6.7

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5.9

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5.4

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6.1

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6.6

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