Review of Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) by Tis D — 29 Jun 2007

Rarely gets the credit that it deserves. My favorite of the series.

This review of Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) was written by Tis D on 29 Jun 2007.

Psycho IV: The Beginning has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joey T (282) on 25 Aug 2012

Psycho 2 and Psycho 4 are the best in the series! I bet most of the people that have given this such a low rating haven't seen it in years…

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By Steven L (1,047) on 03 Nov 2011

Despite being a prequel and a third sequel, Psycho IV somehow escapes total pointlessness, and is certainly a marked improvement on the previous…

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By Daniel S (2,332) on 08 Apr 2013

An interesting at times academically boring back story movie that actually entertains and fascinates…

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By Cory M (215) on 10 Feb 2012

Decent send off to an era long past in suspense and horror, not great but not terrible either…

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By Tammi B (15) on 28 Sep 2011

Written by the original Psych screenwriter, Psycho IV explores the conditions leading to the incubation of Norman's mental problems, namely,…

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By Cody C (666) on 26 Aug 2016

A surprisingly good prequel and sequel that explains the origins of Norman Bates and adds a fitting conclusion to the series…

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By Eric A (667) on 07 Jul 2014

Although not a train wreck like the third movie, it doesn't break any new ground while ignoring that past two sequels as well…

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By Andrew K (2,033) on 27 Dec 2010

The whole frame story thing doesn't work out so well. Some of the flashback scenes are awful. Olivia Hussey is awful as Norma Bates…

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By Jack L (427) on 29 Jan 2010

I was shocked to find that this film is actually very good! Still a clever story, and strong acting…

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By Spookie M (418) on 18 Aug 2011

Ok prequel/sequel explaining the origin story of Norman Bates…

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