For me, it wasn't unbelievable that they left him there but that he was still the rightful owner of the place 20 years later! Who was overseeing that manager and who was paying the taxes on the property???
It mentions in the movie that the sleazy manager was state appointed. Hence when Norman confronts and fires him for turning Bates Motel into a drug den, he says the state had no control at that point over him or his hotel since his release. Which effectively gives him the right to fire him then without the state preventing him from doing so.
I think Meg Tilly is really gorgeous. She's my favorite part of this movie. This is a good sequel that holds up to its original classic for sure. There's nothing that can really top that and this came close to being just as good.
This was the first horror movie that I saw as a kid. Mom recorded off HBO at the fire station where my dad worked at on the brand new VCR. The things we did for movies watching back in the early 1980s.
As much as I loved the sequel, the logic of his real mother killing people kind of fell flat on me as well but... when he killed her and put her upstairs all the while talking like her it totally gave me chills
Such an underrated sequel and horror film, couldn't agree more with this review so far Cody!👍 Only 6 mins in and already see that you appreciate the film.
18:53 The doctor mentions that there's been cutbacks and that if there hadn't been there would have been a social worker visiting from time to time to keep an eye on Norman.
My only complaint with this movie is the fact that we are lead to believe that little old lady was capable of killing three people and disposing two of them in the swamp. There’s no way she could drag Toomey’s body & put him in the trunk & drag that boy’s body from the cellar and into the swamp in broad daylight. Fact is, the killer is actually portrayed by a stunt coordinator, Kurt Paul. That would clearly explain the height difference between Ms Spool & the tall killer in the cellar.
The story of this movie really surprise me with how relatable and intense and sorry I felt during it, mostly towards norman bates And this really is a miracle sequel one of the most famous and claimed films of all time
It made you feel compassion for Norman. Music is very effective, it has many tense moments. You see more of the house and it's unique design and set pieces. I am torn on the twist at the end. Having Spool as his biological mother (then simply reversing it in part 3) just didn't come across as credible, despite it being a striking scene. It probably would have been better to just have Lila as the killer.
This truly blew me away when I finally watched it...one of the best sequels out there. It's on par with the first film for me...I love the writing in this and the characters they added just worked for me. Anthony Perkins is phenomenal.
For my slasher film sensibilities, I actually enjoyed this one more than the original. My personal Psycho rankings: Psycho II Psycho Psycho IV: The Beginning Bates Motel TV series Psycho III (Didn't even bother with the remake)
My brother and I always felt this was one of the best horror sequels that never got enough credit. Great review and how can you go wrong when you have Dennis Franz long before NYPD Blue.
That intro, though! 🙌 You hit the nail on the head with me just assuming and expecting a sequel to Psycho to be bad. I saw it for the first time earlier this year and was quite honestly blown away by how good it was. It definitely holds it's own and to be perfectly honest, I find it a bit more of an enjoyable watch than the original. Definitely not better than the original in terms of style, I just mean in the sense that it's an easier film to throw on and just enjoy a watch.
When Norman's painting and looks up to the window it actually looks like Vera Miles in the window and that freaks me out more. Your a brilliant reviewer. Lifeboat and Rope are two great Hitch movies I would recommend.
Poltergeist 2 huh? Psycho 2 and Exorcist 3 are at least good/great flicks (although I don't either touch the originals). But Poltergeist 2? God, I thought that was average at best, no where in the same ballpark as the original. To each their own I guess.
Of course the first one is super well known but up until I actually saw this one, I didn't even know there was a Psycho sequel. Out of pure curiosity, I decided to watch it. I actually thought, "Well since I haven't even heard if this movie, it must be pretty unnoteworthy or pretty bad." So I started watching it expecting some B cheese. Not only was I shocked with a masterpiece but one that, at least IMO, tops the original.
Great review Cody. Psycho 2 is an amazing sequel although inferior to the original which is a masterpiece. Psycho is in my top two favorite horror film's alongside The Shining.
I saw this as a little kid (we rented in when it hit video stores). It's always been a favorite sequel of mine and it's highly underrated. I was always angry that they made Norman turn psycho again. Had they just left him alone, I always thought he would have been alright. Great review Cody!
Don't think she's underrated. Female lead of "The Searchers" and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Nothing can take away from her status in those two timeless classics.
Just so you know..... I JUST STOPPED the review....so I can watch the movie....I'll be back in 2 hours cause ... I think you've been spot on with your recommendations. Thanks!
Hey man, great review. I also love this movie, one of my favorite horror movie sequels. Question though, what are your thoughts on the Bates Motel tv series? The Bates tv series is one of my personal favorite tv shows of all time. Very underrated tv show, not enough reviews on UA-cam.
I saw this movie in the theater, being old has its rewards LOL....and I loved the kills in this movie especially Ms. Spooner, it gave me such a wicked giggle.... great review Cody. I give you a lot of grief I know so I wanted to give a little love since I had a chance.
fun fact: on the set of the film tilly and perkins dint get along, perkins cant stand her disrespectfulness because perkins is the mvp of the series, they watch the film separated as well but the chemistry between tilly and perkins is great they made it professional!
Apparently Meg Tilly wasn't allowed to watch TV as a kid and didn't know what a big deal the original Psycho was or how big it was for Anthony Perkins to come back for II. And on set one day he heard her ask "Why is Tony getting all the attention?" From then on he didn't speak to her during shooting and even wanted her replaced at one point even though they'd shot half her scenes.
good review man. My parents took me to see this when I was a kid. One of my favorite psycho sequels. I bought the dvd that had 2, 3, & 4 in a set for 14.99 many years ago. You need to check that documentary about the franchise that came out a while back. It’s called the psycho legacy. I haven’t watched in awhile. it’s very good actually. Keep up the good work on your reviews.
In Psycho 2, I think Norman has a child-like innocence and I don't think he understands what's happening. However, this slowly changes after Mary and her mother begin their games.
@111highgh Damn I knew it I should had have wrote in my opinion but was lazy and just wanted to watch Cody's review.:D Chill men just because something is unnecessary it doesn't mean it's bad and this really good movie shows that. We cool bro? :)
Norman was never "cured". You can write off Normans flashback at mother's door because Dr Raymond said memories were likely to recurr in the house. Plus, it's a flashback if reality, mother is dead. But Norman finds the tin with the poison tea very early in the film. He doesn't throw it out out and offers it to both Mary and Dr Raymond. Ms Spool was the first to say yes.
Ikr? I don't know about you, but I saw this in theaters back in the day and even then I thought it was crap. So when I heard Mr. Leach say this was good, my first thought was, did we see the same movie??
I enjoyed the movie too, and regarding Norman returning to live in the 'murder' house after being released from the mental hospital, consider the options. He was lucky he had property to go to, most don't have that luxury. Remember Carl Childers from Slingblade? He had nowhere to go.
Mary comes to realise that near the end. She says "If my mother and I had left you alone you would have been fine. Nobody would be dead and I'd just be another dumb psych student with nothing on my mind but having a good time."
It is great to see the love that Psycho 2 gets nowadays. One of the best sequels in movie history (not just horror). And I am also in the camp that this one tops Hitchcokcs original! Just when you thought you had Psycho 2 figured out tthe movie takes another twist.
I saw this movie back in 84 it kept me on the edge of my seat and I love it! It is a great underrated horror sequel Now I gotta go watch it again 😁😁😁 Awesome review Cody! Can’t wait for your Psycho III review!
I enjoyed and agree 100% with your review! Mother not being Norman's real mom was a bummer for me too although the scene is awesome. The whole movie was amazing. I actually saw it in the theater when it was new.
Hahahahaha this could be your best intro yet Cody!!! I enjoyed the Dr Leemis shit you did last year but this just took it to a whole nother level!!! Keep it up buddy!
The scene where he asked that old woman if she was sure she didn't want a sandwich Then without hesitation picked up the shovel and whacked her in the head Cold blooded
Fantastic review as always Cody,The intro is amazing, One of my fondest childhood horror franchises.Lots of support for the channel,Here in winnipeg Canada 🇨🇦,,Cheers🍻
Well what I always found very implausible about the sequel, is the fact that all the townspeople (excluding Lia and Toomey) are all perfectly ok with a sinister multiple murderer living nearby and even offer him a job in a cafe! Theres no way that local law enforcement would be friendly and helpful and supportive of a mass killer living in their town! Also where is Norman's lawyer while Norman is moving back to his house and requiring supervision, and all this bad stuff continues to go on on the property? In reality Norman would be run out of town in two seconds! Theres no way any motel board would allow Norman to open a motel again!!! None of that makes sense.
Prior to watching this video, I had only seen the original Psycho & the Bates Motel tv series. I decided to watch Psycho 2 before watching this review, & I’m so glad I did. I really enjoyed it. Anthony Perkins was great. Not a perfect movie but very enjoyable. I noticed the same logic issues but they didn’t ruin the movie. I guess I’m going to have to watch the rest of the series if you are reviewing them Cody. 😉
That shovel kill will never not be funny. I laugh my ass off every time I see it. Objectively I think it hurts the film, because that was just straight up fucking comedy even if it was unintentional. But either way, I'm glad they went there!
A fantastic sequel and good stand-alone thriller by the great Australian director Richard Franklin, who was a good friend of Hitchcock and drew lots of inspiration from him in his films
It's so awesome you are reviewing this franchise! I always loved this movies and the final twist in Psycho II was my first genuine scare on the horror genre. Can't wait to see your next videos about III and IV
@Cody I appreciate this, i have forever felt this is one of the top 5 if not top 10 most underrated horror films and sequels in any genre of all time. I say that as your looking at this as a sequel to one of the 5 greatest Directors of all time A. Hitchcock and done almost 20 years later..... was done well.... very well. An you already went with the unsung hero as well. A Perkins kills it and who I DO NOT agree many argue he is even better in this then he was in the original. A really good plot and a movie I keep coming back to again an again an again to show off to friends an family who never even knew this film existed let alone was so very well made. Glad you had fun with this series so far :) makes me feel less bad for the pain you have watching the crap to come with this series.
I just revisited this last night. Such a damn good sequel, which I definitely feel is better than the original. I love it. Yes, it's strange that they would allow him to move back into the house where all the stuff went down, but what other choice does he have. He's been locked away for decades. He probably can't afford another place; and no one else is gonna offer him lodging, given his history of violence.
Fun fact: Vera miles aka Lila crane just turned 90 yesterday!
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Imo, I can hardly tell it's her in psycho 2. She changed a ton in 22yrs.
Mmm
@@Adam-qv2bd That rubbish wig she has on doesn't help either..
4 years later she’s still alive as of writing this
For me, it wasn't unbelievable that they left him there but that he was still the rightful owner of the place 20 years later! Who was overseeing that manager and who was paying the taxes on the property???
The lawyer people.
Yep lawyer people
It mentions in the movie that the sleazy manager was state appointed. Hence when Norman confronts and fires him for turning Bates Motel into a drug den, he says the state had no control at that point over him or his hotel since his release. Which effectively gives him the right to fire him then without the state preventing him from doing so.
@@recklessrocker1096 I didn't remember any of that. Thank you. 😊
I think Meg Tilly is really gorgeous. She's my favorite part of this movie. This is a good sequel that holds up to its original classic for sure. There's nothing that can really top that and this came close to being just as good.
This was the first horror movie that I saw as a kid. Mom recorded off HBO at the fire station where my dad worked at on the brand new VCR. The things we did for movies watching back in the early 1980s.
You mean ''mother recorded''.
HBO existed?😮
@@Nobody45602 HBO was around in the 70s
As much as I loved the sequel, the logic of his real mother killing people kind of fell flat on me as well but... when he killed her and put her upstairs all the while talking like her it totally gave me chills
Its super underrated, the other sequels are good, not amazing but good.
Jw Nj have to disagree. The third film was really off the mark
Lightman116 Third is my second favorite
@@jasonlemus4261 after which one?
Psycho II is definitely an underrated sequel. Great Intro!
I like it better than original
@@jada8047 it’s pretty close, but I do as well
I agree
Probably the most underrated sequel in horror movie history. I loved it! Meg Tilly was super cute too. Great video intro Cody!
Ben Dover Not only the most underrated but the best horror sequel ever IMO
@@craigharris9185 For a 'slasher' film, maybe. Horror film?... I'd have to go with Aliens.
@@craigharris9185 nah child's play 2 is the most underrated.
Jaquin Rice I don’t think Child’s Play 2 is underrated. I usually see it listed as the best In the series by fans
I was blown away by just how good this was...it's right on par with the first for me. I loved the direction they went in with this one.
When he hits her with that shovel I laughed so hard the first time I seen this I thought I was gonna piss myself.
@@michaelzmudzinski5425 Yes!!! Norman picks up the shovel but right before you hear that scrapping sound. Classic!!!
Such an underrated sequel and horror film, couldn't agree more with this review so far Cody!👍 Only 6 mins in and already see that you appreciate the film.
18:53 The doctor mentions that there's been cutbacks and that if there hadn't been there would have been a social worker visiting from time to time to keep an eye on Norman.
So where is Norman's lawyer while all this is going on??
My only complaint with this movie is the fact that we are lead to believe that little old lady was capable of killing three people and disposing two of them in the swamp. There’s no way she could drag Toomey’s body & put him in the trunk & drag that boy’s body from the cellar and into the swamp in broad daylight. Fact is, the killer is actually portrayed by a stunt coordinator, Kurt Paul. That would clearly explain the height difference between Ms Spool & the tall killer in the cellar.
The story of this movie really surprise me with how relatable and intense and sorry I felt during it, mostly towards norman bates
And this really is a miracle sequel one of the most famous and claimed films of all time
Paused your video to go watch the movie. It was a fantastic sequel. Wonderful twists and the ending was great!! Thanks for your review as always
It made you feel compassion for Norman. Music is very effective, it has many tense moments. You see more of the house and it's unique design and set pieces. I am torn on the twist at the end. Having Spool as his biological mother (then simply reversing it in part 3) just didn't come across as credible, despite it being a striking scene. It probably would have been better to just have Lila as the killer.
Tom Holland was the director of Fright Night and Childs play
I didn’t know he wrote Psycho II
I like Psycho II more than the original even though the original's great.
Oh, IMO the second easily tops the original.
i think psycho is better but psycho 2 is more rewatchable
Psycho II was awesome.
Prefered it over the original.
@@Jays_dead_cat This I can at least understand. I don't agree, but I get it.
This truly blew me away when I finally watched it...one of the best sequels out there. It's on par with the first film for me...I love the writing in this and the characters they added just worked for me. Anthony Perkins is phenomenal.
For my slasher film sensibilities, I actually enjoyed this one more than the original. My personal Psycho rankings:
Psycho II
Psycho
Psycho IV: The Beginning
Bates Motel TV series
Psycho III
(Didn't even bother with the remake)
The scene were Lyla Crane gets killed scared me senseless
Dying at that intro 😂😂Mother sounding real gender ambiguous
Like a bloke, you mean..
My brother and I always felt this was one of the best horror sequels that never got enough credit. Great review and how can you go wrong when you have Dennis Franz long before NYPD Blue.
I love your voice. When I'm gaming out, I usually have your vids playing in the background.
🗣👂😍
I think Hitchcock would have enjoyed Psycho 2,it had style,class and Meg Tilly looking cute!!!
That intro, though! 🙌 You hit the nail on the head with me just assuming and expecting a sequel to Psycho to be bad. I saw it for the first time earlier this year and was quite honestly blown away by how good it was. It definitely holds it's own and to be perfectly honest, I find it a bit more of an enjoyable watch than the original. Definitely not better than the original in terms of style, I just mean in the sense that it's an easier film to throw on and just enjoy a watch.
Agreed!
When Norman's painting and looks up to the window it actually looks like Vera Miles in the window and that freaks me out more. Your a brilliant reviewer. Lifeboat and Rope are two great Hitch movies I would recommend.
Psycho II, Poltergeist 2 and Exorcist 3 are all horror films I prefer to the originals and in my humble opinion are truly underrated.
Poltergeist 2 huh? Psycho 2 and Exorcist 3 are at least good/great flicks (although I don't either touch the originals). But Poltergeist 2? God, I thought that was average at best, no where in the same ballpark as the original. To each their own I guess.
Poltergeist 2 is a great film
@@zacheryrodgers6983 i think psycho 2 is easier to watch for today's audience
A lot of people might get bored watching the original
Mine....
Psycho 2
Blade 2
Alien 2
@@seantds619 Thank you
Of course the first one is super well known but up until I actually saw this one, I didn't even know there was a Psycho sequel. Out of pure curiosity, I decided to watch it. I actually thought, "Well since I haven't even heard if this movie, it must be pretty unnoteworthy or pretty bad." So I started watching it expecting some B cheese. Not only was I shocked with a masterpiece but one that, at least IMO, tops the original.
Great review Cody. Psycho 2 is an amazing sequel although inferior to the original which is a masterpiece. Psycho is in my top two favorite horror film's alongside The Shining.
😂 damn that got me! Thats a jump scare done right! Nun take notes !!
I saw this as a little kid (we rented in when it hit video stores). It's always been a favorite sequel of mine and it's highly underrated. I was always angry that they made Norman turn psycho again. Had they just left him alone, I always thought he would have been alright. Great review Cody!
Vera Miles was an underrated actress. Her Lila Loomis was hell bend on doing what it takes to keep Norman locked up
Don't think she's underrated. Female lead of "The Searchers" and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Nothing can take away from her status in those two timeless classics.
Damn, shirt with The Warriors! Hope too see a review of it, and also The Lost Boys!
You got me with that jump in the beginning haha
How about Exorcist franchise next??
Just so you know..... I JUST STOPPED the review....so I can watch the movie....I'll be back in 2 hours cause ... I think you've been spot on with your recommendations. Thanks!
Hey man, great review. I also love this movie, one of my favorite horror movie sequels. Question though, what are your thoughts on the Bates Motel tv series? The Bates tv series is one of my personal favorite tv shows of all time. Very underrated tv show, not enough reviews on UA-cam.
I saw this movie in the theater, being old has its rewards LOL....and I loved the kills in this movie especially Ms. Spooner, it gave me such a wicked giggle.... great review Cody. I give you a lot of grief I know so I wanted to give a little love since I had a chance.
fun fact: on the set of the film tilly and perkins dint get along, perkins cant stand her disrespectfulness because perkins is the mvp of the series, they watch the film separated as well but the chemistry between tilly and perkins is great they made it professional!
Apparently Meg Tilly wasn't allowed to watch TV as a kid and didn't know what a big deal the original Psycho was or how big it was for Anthony Perkins to come back for II. And on set one day he heard her ask "Why is Tony getting all the attention?" From then on he didn't speak to her during shooting and even wanted her replaced at one point even though they'd shot half her scenes.
Perkins had a reputation for being really difficult to work with.
yes, but it was meg tilly's fault this time.
good review man. My parents took me to see this when I was a kid. One of my favorite psycho sequels. I bought the dvd that had 2, 3, & 4 in a set for 14.99 many years ago. You need to check that documentary about the franchise that came out a while back. It’s called the psycho legacy. I haven’t watched in awhile. it’s very good actually. Keep up the good work on your reviews.
In Psycho 2, I think Norman has a child-like innocence and I don't think he understands what's happening. However, this slowly changes after Mary and her mother begin their games.
This is the prime example of doing a sequel the right way and not rehashing the same stuff over again
his doctor said it was because of the budget cuts that he didnt have a permanent supervisor that his doctor would keep an eye on him
"Mother are you there I love you I never meant to hit you over the head with that shovel"
I think I had seen Psycho 2 when I was eight or nine years old, the year that Child's Play Original burst into our lives.
Mag Tilly is fantastic as Mary Loomis. 😀👍
Psycho II is the best example of how to make a sequel in movies.
Psycho 2 is the best unnecessary sequel
@111highgh Damn I knew it I should had have wrote in my opinion but was lazy and just wanted to watch Cody's review.:D Chill men just because something is unnecessary it doesn't mean it's bad and this really good movie shows that. We cool bro? :)
Psycho II is one of my top five favourite movies ever! Damn it's just that good! I adore Norman/Anthony and Meg Tilly in this. LOVE THIS FILM!
Norman was never "cured".
You can write off Normans flashback at mother's door because Dr Raymond said memories were likely to recurr in the house. Plus, it's a flashback if reality, mother is dead.
But Norman finds the tin with the poison tea very early in the film. He doesn't throw it out out and offers it to both Mary and Dr Raymond. Ms Spool was the first to say yes.
I've always thought Psycho II was pretty forgettable except for 1 particular death towards the end which is very memorable.
Ikr? I don't know about you, but I saw this in theaters back in the day and even then I thought it was crap. So when I heard Mr. Leach say this was good, my first thought was, did we see the same movie??
@@linda10989 I've seen it twice. Uhh i remember Norman being a chef at the Diner.
Just watched this film, great review dude, can't wait for future plans🤘🤘🤘
You actually made me jump in the opening part 😂😂
I enjoyed the movie too, and regarding Norman returning to live in the 'murder' house after being released from the mental hospital, consider the options. He was lucky he had property to go to, most don't have that luxury. Remember Carl Childers from Slingblade? He had nowhere to go.
In my opinion, Norman was healed until Lila and her daughter brought the Mother personality out of Norman.
Absolutely
Mary comes to realise that near the end. She says "If my mother and I had left you alone you would have been fine. Nobody would be dead and I'd just be another dumb psych student with nothing on my mind but having a good time."
I remember back in summer of 1983 I was 14 critics back then gave this movie bad reviews
It is great to see the love that Psycho 2 gets nowadays. One of the best sequels in movie history (not just horror). And I am also in the camp that this one tops Hitchcokcs original! Just when you thought you had Psycho 2 figured out tthe movie takes another twist.
the begining was one of the funniest things ive seen on this site 0:39
Psycho II is flippin awesome! May even be better than the original. And you are damn right about Tom Holland. Dude does not get enough credit.
"Analysation". I think you just invented a word hahahaha
I do that lol
He's the reason the Child's Play series got as successful as it did. Not Don Mancini.
I saw this movie back in 84 it kept me on the edge of my seat and I love it! It is a great underrated horror sequel
Now I gotta go watch it again 😁😁😁
Awesome review Cody!
Can’t wait for your Psycho III review!
Psycho II got me feeling like I would sell my soul for Norman
Psycho II is besides Predator 2 and The Exorcist 3 one of the most underappreciated Sequels ever made.
All underrated awesome sequels for sure
The intro Cody! Got me! 😂😂😂
I enjoyed and agree 100% with your review! Mother not being Norman's real mom was a bummer for me too although the scene is awesome. The whole movie was amazing. I actually saw it in the theater when it was new.
Even if Leila does go bad, her big gulp of duhh from the idiot bottle after being so smart and clever in the first movie does aggravate me.
Hahahahaha this could be your best intro yet Cody!!! I enjoyed the Dr Leemis shit you did last year but this just took it to a whole nother level!!! Keep it up buddy!
I was watching this with my headphones on, full volume...the end of your intro just gave me a heart attack
Ok I'm back! It was great! Ok back to the review!
Love the shirt....CAN YOU COUNT SUUUUUUUUCKAAAAAAS!!!!
lol I couldnt resist
Any thoughts on that Breaking bad trailer El Camino...would love to see you make a trailer reaction to it
Cody dressed as Mother is creepier than Vince Vaughn dressed as Mother.
Damn I was just watching your first video. That intro was hilarious by the way.
I’m so happy I waited to watch psycho 2 before watching spoilers for it, I enjoyed this movie, I enjoyed the story a lot
Yer second negative in regards to Lila serving up daughter to Norman stood out to me as well the first time I watched it last year.
The scene where he asked that old woman if she was sure she didn't want a sandwich
Then without hesitation picked up the shovel and whacked her in the head
Cold blooded
1. Psycho 2
2. Psycho
3. psycho 3
4. Psycho 4
F*** the remake
Anthony Perkins make all the movies great for me rest in peace sir and great review
Fantastic review as always Cody,The intro is amazing, One of my fondest childhood horror franchises.Lots of support for the channel,Here in winnipeg Canada 🇨🇦,,Cheers🍻
Psycho 2 ... By far the best and most fascinating sequel I've ever seen 😀🔥💯
Well what I always found very implausible about the sequel, is the fact that all the townspeople (excluding Lia and Toomey) are all perfectly ok with a sinister multiple murderer living nearby and even offer him a job in a cafe! Theres no way that local law enforcement would be friendly and helpful and supportive of a mass killer living in their town! Also where is Norman's lawyer while Norman is moving back to his house and requiring supervision, and all this bad stuff continues to go on on the property? In reality Norman would be run out of town in two seconds! Theres no way any motel board would allow Norman to open a motel again!!! None of that makes sense.
Prior to watching this video, I had only seen the original Psycho & the Bates Motel tv series. I decided to watch Psycho 2 before watching this review, & I’m so glad I did. I really enjoyed it. Anthony Perkins was great. Not a perfect movie but very enjoyable. I noticed the same logic issues but they didn’t ruin the movie. I guess I’m going to have to watch the rest of the series if you are reviewing them Cody. 😉
also Tom Holland is the uncle of Dexter Holland from the band Thr Offspring:)
That shovel kill will never not be funny. I laugh my ass off every time I see it. Objectively I think it hurts the film, because that was just straight up fucking comedy even if it was unintentional. But either way, I'm glad they went there!
How could someone play a role so well, as Perkins as Norman in the first 3 Psycho films. 4 too.
Best shovel kill in the history of movies.
Damn that intro was gold lmao
A fantastic sequel and good stand-alone thriller by the great Australian director Richard Franklin, who was a good friend of Hitchcock and drew lots of inspiration from him in his films
Perkins deserved an Oscar for that movie.
I love this movie. I watched it in black and white the other day and it made the movie - different.
I look foward to your review of the next 2!!
That what I said to myself … why would anyone feel safe in that house and why would doctors think it would be good for him to stay there ?
Great work pal.always a favourite of mine... now do the fog. Love your work
It's so awesome you are reviewing this franchise! I always loved this movies and the final twist in Psycho II was my first genuine scare on the horror genre. Can't wait to see your next videos about III and IV
An old woman being hit in the head with a shovel. Now that is good ol' wholesome American entertainment.
Saw this in the theatre on opening weekend. Damn good movie, and outstanding sequel.
Dude that intro actually scared the shit outta me.
Yeah me too!
The opening really spooked me. 😅
love the way you think. I had the same “logic” issues you did while watching this movie. But still, the movie was still very great. 😀
@Cody I appreciate this, i have forever felt this is one of the top 5 if not top 10 most underrated horror films and sequels in any genre of all time. I say that as your looking at this as a sequel to one of the 5 greatest Directors of all time A. Hitchcock and done almost 20 years later..... was done well.... very well. An you already went with the unsung hero as well. A Perkins kills it and who I DO NOT agree many argue he is even better in this then he was in the original. A really good plot and a movie I keep coming back to again an again an again to show off to friends an family who never even knew this film existed let alone was so very well made. Glad you had fun with this series so far :) makes me feel less bad for the pain you have watching the crap to come with this series.
I just revisited this last night. Such a damn good sequel, which I definitely feel is better than the original. I love it. Yes, it's strange that they would allow him to move back into the house where all the stuff went down, but what other choice does he have. He's been locked away for decades. He probably can't afford another place; and no one else is gonna offer him lodging, given his history of violence.
What are your thoughts on the Tv show... Will we get a review lol