Psycho IV: The Beginning(1990)
You've met Norman, now meet Mother...
Psycho IV: The Beginning Synopsis
When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.
Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) is a horror, mystery, thriller and tv movie film directed by Mick Garris, released on November 10, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey and CCH Pounder. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 317 ratings.
- Director:
- Mick Garris
- Writers:
- Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch
- Producers:
- George Zaloom, Les Mayfield
- Cinematographer:
- Rodney Charters
- Composer:
- Graeme Revell
- Production:
- Smart Money Productions, Universal Television
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Status:
- Released
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Psycho IV: The Beginning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Perkins
as Norman Bates
Henry Thomas
as Young Norman Bates
Olivia Hussey
as Norma Bates
CCH Pounder
as Fran Ambrose
Warren Frost
as Dr. Leo Richmond
Donna Mitchell
as Connie Bates
- Thomas Schuster
Thomas Schuster
as Chet Rudolph
Sharen Camille
as Holly
- Bobbi Evors
Bobbi Evors
as Gloria
John Landis
as Mike Calveccio
- Kurt Paul
Kurt Paul
as Raymond Linette
Cynthia Garris
as Ellen Stevens
Key crew
Directed by Mick Garris, written by Joseph Stefano and Robert Bloch, produced by George Zaloom and Les Mayfield.
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Psycho IV: The Beginning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 317 ratings.
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Psycho IV: The Beginning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Psycho IV: The Beginning online?
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Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Psycho IV: The Beginning?
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The main cast of Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) includes Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey, CCH Pounder and Warren Frost. The film was directed by Mick Garris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Psycho IV: The Beginning released?
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Psycho IV: The Beginning was released on November 10, 1990 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Psycho IV: The Beginning worth watching?
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Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 317 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Psycho IV: The Beginning?
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