Psychose II

Titre original : Psycho II

1983
12
1h 53min

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6,6/10

33 k

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After twenty-two years of psychiatric care, Norman Bates attempts to return to a life of solitude, but the specters of his crimes - and his mother - continue to haunt him.

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Psychological Horror Psychological Thriller Serial Killer Slasher Horror Crime Horror Mystery Thriller

Après vingt-deux ans de soins psychiatriques, Norman Bates tente de reprendre sa vie de solitude, mais les spectres de ses crimes - et de sa mère - continuent de le hanter.Après vingt-deux ans de soins psychiatriques, Norman Bates tente de reprendre sa vie de solitude, mais les spectres de ses crimes - et de sa mère - continuent de le hanter.Après vingt-deux ans de soins psychiatriques, Norman Bates tente de reprendre sa vie de solitude, mais les spectres de ses crimes - et de sa mère - continuent de le hanter.

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6,6/10

33 k

MA NOTE

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Récompenses
- 2 nominations au total

Anecdotes
The reflection of young Norman Bates in the doorknob when he flashes back to his mother's poisoning is Anthony Perkins' son Osgood Perkins.

Gaffes
When Norman fires Toomey and returns to the house, the front parlor light is on in the exterior shot, but when he enters the house, he finds Mary sitting in the dark and turns the light on himself.

Citations
Norma Bates: Remember, Norman. I'm the one who loves you. Only your Mother truly loves you.

Crédits fous
The Universal Studios logo is in black and white.

Versions alternatives
The television version includes various extra takes, including one when Norman is on the porch of the house and he says goodbye to Dr. Raymond.

Connexions
Edited from Psychose (1960)

Bandes originales
Piano Sonata Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight'
(uncredited)
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven
Played by Anthony Perkins

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8/10

Surprisingly decent follow-up

Of course, PSYCHO II can't hold a candle to Hitch's original masterwork, but then what film can? The surprise is that it turns out to be a decent little film in itself, purely because it isn't a slavish copy but instead a stand-alone psychological thriller that takes its plot in a different direction to most.

Instead of emulating the then-popular slasher craze of the 1980s, PSYCHO II plays out as a whodunit for the most part. Norman's back on the streets and back in his motel, and the grisly slayings start up once more. But who's the killer? Is it Norman himself, or the young, seemingly innocent girl (Meg Tilly) living with him? Could it be the returning Vera Miles as Lila Loomis, seeking vengeance for her sister's slaying in the original by setting Norman up? Or somebody else with an axe to grind?

While there is the expected bloodshed in this film, for the most part it's deeper than that, working hard to build up a creepy atmosphere. Anthony Perkins is on top form as his most famous creation, and he succeeds in making Norman a sympathetic protagonist; watching this guy losing his mind for the second time is truly a tragic occurrence. The presence of supporting players like the reliably sleazy Dennis Franz and the solid Robert Loggia help to make this an effective horror film all in itself.