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.
Movie Information
- Director
- Mick Garris
- Writers
- Joseph Stefano
- Release Year
- 1990
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Genre
- Horror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (317 votes)
Top Cast
Anthony Perkins
Norman Bates
Henry Thomas
Young Norman Bates
Olivia Hussey
Norma Bates
CCH Pounder
Fran Ambrose
Warren Frost
Dr. Leo Richmond
Donna Mitchell
Connie Bates
Thomas Schuster
Chet Rudolph
Sharen Camille
Holly
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