Psycho III
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Movie Reviews of Psycho III
Movie Review: Watch the guitar!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie. The best in the series. It delivers a scare and is humoring in a few scenese as well. The plot thickens as Norman, hires a new helper, and gets a new guest in his hotel. All a little to much for him, or should I say, Mother to handle. The movie also has a nice musical score in it as well. Anthony Perkins delivers an excellent performance, as well as Jeff Fahey, and Diana Scarwid. Of course who could forget, Ms. Venible?? "I wouldn't just go and pick out a silverware pattern just yet sheriff."Movie Review: Norman Bates Falls In Love With Mentally ill Nun
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not the best of the three films but I gave it five stars because this third installment kept the story of Norman alive. Norman Bates falls for a lady (Dianna Scarwid) who was once a nun who suffered the guilt of an incident that occured at her former convent. Does Norman's "Mother" approve of the young lady? How's the motel business doing these days? Does Norman finally get any? If you enjoy the first two films then you should enjoy this one I hope.Movie Review: "You could stay here f.o.c. of course, free of charge."
Summary: 5 Stars
Norman is back, in what has to be the best role he has played yet. This time, a new leading lady is brought into his life, a former nun, who ran into a little trouble at the convent. Showing up at the hotel before her, a handsome, hot drifter, who makes more than a little trouble for Norman, with a nosy reporter, but nothing that Mother can't handle. Definetly worth a look, classic horror mixed with some comical moments.Movie Review: throw out that Good Times release...
Summary: 5 Stars
Although Universal's release gives you nothing in the way of extras, widescreen TV owners get a much needed 1:85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer with Dolby 2.0 stereo. Question is, now that Psycho 2&3 have been rereleased by the real film studio, will we ever be able to round out our Norman Bates life story with a release of Psycho 4???Movie Review: Psycho III, a truly worthy sequel
Summary: 4 Stars
It's hard to imagine a sequel ever coming close to matching the greatness of its originator, but Psycho III in many ways, is better than Psycho. Now, before you stone me to death, read a little further.
Anyone who watches Psycho today can't help but notice how the film feels dated, like it was created in an era where sexual discussion and other issues were considered taboo. Don't get me wrong, Psycho is definitely a classic, but where Psycho III excels is in piercing those taboos and reveling in them. It's very obvious that Anthony Perkins, who not only stars as Norman Bates, but directed the film as well, feels a very personal attachment to the story. Many of us know that Perkins was homosexual and died of AIDS, and in this film, one can see him struggling with his own identity and with the forces in our culture that drive homosexuals to remain hidden. There is a very strong religious angle to the film and Perkins makes no qualm about his (seeming) disapproval of how close-minded religion can be. Now, if that isn't breaking a taboo, I don't know what is.
Psycho III also deals with sex in a very frank manner, showing us both the perverse side (the scene with Duane in his room) and the tender side (the scene with Norman and Maureen in her room). Again, Perkins tackles the issue head-on and allows us to make up our own minds. Psycho III is also the most violent of the films in the series (maybe not in terms of blood, but definitely psychologically), beginning with Norman's opening scene where he poisons a bird to his killing of several hotel guests. Perkins films the killings in a more realistic manner, making them feel more gruesome and increasing their impact.
But where Psycho III excels, and definitely surpasses Psycho, is in the creation of a fully realized Norman Bates. Perkins' performance is a wonder to behold, Norman is funny, sweet, charming, chivalrous and insane, all at the same time. And we can't help but root for him, even when he's at his craziest. Also, Norman's struggle with "mother" is given added dimension by being shown as more of a give and take relationship, with mother both helping and hurting Norman (previously, mother was simply a nag and a burden).
In closing, I must praise Perkins as a director. His placement of the camera, his use of imagery, the attention to performance, all come together to create a film that is truly original and a worthy sequel to Hitchcock's Psycho.
Thank you, Mr. Perkins, you gave us all a film truly worthwhile.