Psycho II / Psycho III / Psycho IV - The Beginning (Triple Feature)
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Actor: Artist Not ProvidedBrand: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAIN.
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 302 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-08-14
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of Psycho II / Psycho III / Psycho IV - The Beginning (Triple Feature)
Movie Review: A great little triple feature for horror fans
Summary: 4 Stars
In-the-know film fans know they're not getting Hitchcock-level quality here, but that's okay: there's nothing wrong with a little low-rent horror, especially if there's some overall spit and polish added to the proceedings. Here's a thumbnail comment or two on each of the three entertaining movies on this generous, inexpensive DVD:
"Psycho II" is clever, scary, and skillfully walks the line between genuine horror and touch-in-cheek humor, neither undercutting the other. I'd better not to say too much and just let you discover the story elements for yourself. But it's definitely worth the trip.
"Psycho III" is more by-the-numbers, but features (like Norman) several characters who are neither all good (or stable) or all bad, which adds some welcome complexity. Good direction by Anthony Perkins, including some interesting, arty scene transitions. Overall, the least assured of the bunch, but still worth a look.
"Psycho IV: The Beginning" is probably the best thing frequent television director Mick Garris ("The Stand" and many other Stephen King TV productions) has done. There's good, scary, moody direction of a generally engaging, illuminating story... provided by Joseph Stephano, the original "Psycho" screenwriter! I also loved the generous, effective use of Bernard Herrmann's original "Psycho" main theme throughout the film. This made-for-cable production was a wonderful little discovery.
There are no real extras to speak of on this DVD, just the original trailers and promos for the films. But for only a few dollars you get three-full length psychological horror movies ranging from perfectly watchable to very good quality, all expertly rendered for sharp picture and sound. What more does one really need?
Summary of Psycho II / Psycho III / Psycho IV - The Beginning (Triple Feature)
PSYCHO II After years of treatment at a mental institution for the criminally insane, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) still can't quite elude the demands of "Mother." Vera Miles also returns as the inquisitive woman who is haunted by her sister's brutal murder and the ominous motel where it all occurred. Meg Tilly and Dennis Franz co-star in this terrifying sequel to tone of the most suspenseful films of all time. PSYCHO III Anthony Perkins stars in and directs the most shocking Psycho film of all: Psycho III. After years in prison, Norman Bates returns home to the Bates Motel. When a pretty young woman (Diana Scarwid) runs to the motel - and Norman's open arms - to escape a scandalous secret, he finally gets a chance at a new life. But he has one murderous skeleton in his closet that will do anything not to share him. It's a new day at the Bates Motel, but the nightmares are just beginning. PSYCHO IV THE BEGINNING In this chilling prequel to the classic Hitchcock thriller, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) is drawn to a late night radio show, where the host (C.C.H. Pounder) encourages him to share his views on the topic of matricide - the murder of a mother by her own child. Reliving his childhood, Norman recounts his trails as a young boy (Henry Thomas) living with his widowed schizophrenic mother (Olivia Hussey). These haunting memories are more than just images of the past; they threaten to rekindle his killing urge in this spine-chilling thriller.Horror DVD Video
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