Perkins tries to imitate Hitchcock's visual style, but most of the film is made without concern for style of any kind, unless it's the bludgeoning nonstyle of Friday the 13th.
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10/21/08
Psycho 3 (1986)
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Reviews Counted:17
Fresh:10
Rotten:7
Average Rating:5.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: Picking up where Psycho II left off, the Bates Motel is again the site of some nasty doings as the rehabilitated Norman, who has installed a new ice machine, attempts to put his life back together.... [More]
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell
Director: Anthony Perkins
Reviews for Psycho 3
1 - 18 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
Not just some actor who has been given a chance to direct, Perkins has a style and, like fellow director-actors Orson Welles and Clint Eastwood, knows his own persona, knows how to photograph and light himself for the proper effect.
10/20/08
The whole enterprise is dependent almost entirely upon self-referential incidents and attitudes for its effect, and it eventually becomes wearying.
06/18/08
Top CriticNo review available.
04/06/08
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02/09/06
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11/12/05
No review available.
06/29/05
Much better than the second.
12/27/04
any fan of the Hitchcock classic whose curiosity was snagged by Psycho II should find something of interest to see here.
12/04/04
A twisted tale of sexuality, religion and misogyny
08/26/04
No review available.
04/23/04
It is strong in parodying the original, so fans should look out for it so long as they've got a sense of humour.
09/02/03
It has a cast of talented, self-effacing actors, who don't upstage the material, and an efficient screenplay by Charles Edward Pogue, who doesn't beat you over the head to prove that he has a sense of humor.
05/20/03
Top CriticNo review available.
10/17/02
No review available.
08/20/02
Superior horror sequel stylishly made by star Anthony Perkins
07/30/02
No review available.
07/30/02
The movie was directed by Perkins, in his filmmaking debut. I was surprised by what a good job he does.
01/01/00
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