Psycho III
“Norman Bates is back to normal. But mother's off her rocker again.”
Synopsis
When Maureen Coyle, a suicidal nun who resembles Norman's former victim, Marion Crane, arrives at the motel, all bets are off and "Mother" is less than happy.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Psycho III ≣ 1986 ≣ TV Spot
Type: Teaser • Published 2019-03-16
Top Cast
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Anthony Perkins
Norman Bates
Diana Scarwid
Maureen Coyle
Jeff Fahey
Duane Duke
Roberta Maxwell
Tracy Venable
Hugh Gillin
Sheriff John Hunt
Lee Garlington
Myrna
Robert Alan Browne
Ralph Statler
Gary Bayer
Father Brian
Patience Cleveland
Sister Margaret
Juliette Cummins
Red
Steve Guevara
Deputy Leo
Kay Heberle
Ruthie
Donovan Scott
Kyle
Karen Hensel
Sister Catherine
Jack Murdock
Lou
Katt Shea
Patsy
Hugo Stanger
Harvey Leach (as Hugo L. Stanger)
Lisa Ives
Belltower Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 2, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.72x
+$6.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Perkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Edward Pogue
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Psycho III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $8.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Perkins
Charles Edward Pogue, Robert Bloch
Carter Burwell
Bruce Surtees
David E. Blewitt
Hilton A. Green
Department Leadership Roster
Hilton A. Green
Producer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Charles Edward Pogue
Screenplay
Anthony Perkins
Director
David E. Blewitt
Editor
Marla Schlom
Costume Design
Peter V. Saldutti
Costume Design
Henry Bumstead
Production Design
Bob Yerkes
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Psycho III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Psycho III about?
When Maureen Coyle, a suicidal nun who resembles Norman's former victim, Marion Crane, arrives at the motel, all bets are off and "Mother" is less than happy.
Who directed Psycho III?
Psycho III was directed by Anthony Perkins.
Who stars in Psycho III?
The principal cast of Psycho III includes Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell, Hugh Gillin.
When was Psycho III released and how long is it?
Psycho III was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Psycho III?
Psycho III had a reported production budget of $8.4M and grossed $14.5M at the worldwide box office (1.72 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Psycho III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Psycho III was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Psycho III?
Psycho III holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).