Psycho IV: The Beginning

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:based_on characters created by Robert Bloch
gptkbp:character gptkb:Mary
gptkb:Dr._Simon_Merrick
gptkb:Norman_Bates
gptkb:Norma_Bates
gptkb:Sam
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:David_Lewis
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact cult following
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Mick_Garris
gptkbp:director gptkb:Mick_Garris
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Showtime_Networks
gptkbp:editor Patrick Mc Mahon
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Psycho_(1998)
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Norman_Bates
gptkb:Psycho_III
gptkbp:genre gptkb:horror
gptkb:thriller
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:1991
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:horror_genre
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Psycho_II
gptkb:Psycho_III
gptkb:Psycho_(1960)
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Psycho_II
gptkb:Psycho_III
gptkb:Psycho_(1960)
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Joe_Renzetti
gptkbp:narrative flashback
gptkbp:notable_aspect examines the impact of trauma
explores themes of mental illness
has a cult following
features a strong female lead
features a twist ending
Anthony Perkins reprising his role
addresses themes of guilt and redemption
contributes to the legacy of the Psycho series
depicts the origin of Norman's issues
explores Norman's backstory
features a telepathic conversation
includes flashbacks to Norman's childhood
part of a larger horror franchise
gptkbp:part_of_series gptkb:Psycho_series
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:Psycho_(1960)
gptkbp:premiere October 8, 1990
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Robert_Shaye
gptkb:Mick_Garris
gptkb:Richard_Roth
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:New_Line_Cinema
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1990
1990-10-08
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:film
gptkbp:runtime 93 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Mick_Garris
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Psycho_III
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Bates_Motel
gptkb:California
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Anthony_Perkins
gptkb:Henry_Thomas
gptkb:CCH_Pounder
gptkb:Olivia_Hussey
gptkbp:theme gptkb:identity
psychological horror
family dynamics
gptkbp:themes gptkb:murder
gptkb:identity
psychological horror
family dynamics
mental illness
gptkbp:tvmovie gptkb:true
gptkbp:viewership high for a cable film
high for a TV movie
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Psycho
gptkb:Psycho_(screenplay)
gptkb:Psycho_(1960)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4