Psycho II
“It's 22 years later, and Norman Bates is coming home.”
Synopsis
Norman Bates is declared sane and released from the facility in which he was being held, despite the complaints of Lila Loomis, sister of his most famous victim. Is he really cured, or will he kill again?
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-13
Top Cast
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Anthony Perkins
Norman Bates
Meg Tilly
Mary
Vera Miles
Lila Loomis
Robert Loggia
Dr. Bill Raymond
Dennis Franz
Warren Toomey
Hugh Gillin
Sheriff John Hunt
Virginia Gregg
Norma Bates (voice) (uncredited)
Claudia Bryar
Miss Spool
Robert Alan Browne
Ralph Statler
Ben Hartigan
Judge
Lee Garlington
Myrna
Tim Maier
Josh
Jill Carroll
Kim
Chris Hendrie
Deputy Pool
Tom Holland
Deputy Norris
Michael Lomazow
D.A.
Bob Hilgenberg
Public Defender
Osgood Perkins
Young Norman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.95x
+$29.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Holland, Robert Bloch
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Psycho II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Oak
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Franklin
Tom Holland, Robert Bloch
Jerry Goldsmith
Dean Cundey
Andrew London
Hilton A. Green, Bernard Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Franklin
Director
Hilton A. Green
Producer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Andrew London
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Tom Holland
Writer
John W. Corso
Production Design
Peter V. Saldutti
Costume Design
Marla Schlom
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Psycho II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Psycho II about?
Norman Bates is declared sane and released from the facility in which he was being held, despite the complaints of Lila Loomis, sister of his most famous victim. Is he really cured, or will he kill again?
Who directed Psycho II?
Psycho II was directed by Richard Franklin.
Who stars in Psycho II?
The principal cast of Psycho II includes Anthony Perkins, Meg Tilly, Vera Miles, Robert Loggia, Dennis Franz.
When was Psycho II released and how long is it?
Psycho II was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Psycho II?
Psycho II had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $34.7M at the worldwide box office (6.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Psycho II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Psycho II was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Psycho II based on a book or true story?
Psycho II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Robert Bloch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Psycho II?
Psycho II holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).