Psycho IV: The Beginning

Name: Psycho IV: The Beginning
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 1990-11-10
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey, CCH Pounder, Warren Frost

1990·Movie·R·96 min·★ 5.7(317)

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

When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.

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Can I watch Psycho IV: The Beginning in United States? Yes — you can stream Psycho IV: The Beginning in United States on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and AMC+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Psycho IV: The Beginning

Psycho IV: The Beginning is a 1990 English-language horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Mick Garris. The cast is led by Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel.

Psycho IV: The Beginning was produced by Smart Money Productions and Universal Television and made in United States of America. It was released on November 10, 1990, and carries a R certification.

Director: Mick Garris
Writers: Joseph Stefano
Release date: November 10, 1990
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $1 million
Production: Smart Money Productions, Universal Television

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Psycho IV: The Beginning cast & crew

Psycho IV: The Beginning was directed by Mick Garris and written by Joseph Stefano.

The cast features 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, and Donna Mitchell as Connie Bates.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Rodney Charters, and it was produced by Hilton A. Green and Les Mayfield.

Is Psycho IV: The Beginning worth watching?

Psycho IV: The Beginning holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 317 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, mystery, and thriller, Psycho IV: The Beginning is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Psycho IV: The Beginning

In United States, you can stream Psycho IV: The Beginning on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and AMC+, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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