I will admit that this was an interesting enough continuation of the "Psycho" franchise.Although you shouldn't get your hopes up too high, because just how much more soup can be cooked from the broth that was essentially all used during the first "Psycho" movie?The story in "Psycho III" delves a little bit further into whom Norman Bates is and what motivates him. Although it wasn't particularly innovative or groundbreaking."Psycho III" has some good acting from the cast. As it was before in part II then it was nice to see Anthony Perkins reprise the Norman Bates role. But it was also nice to see Jeff Fahey in the movie.All in all, an average movie, but hardly outstanding in comparison to the first "Psycho" movie.

The ending of Psycho II left viewers in no doubt about Norman Bates' mental state: he was as mad as a box of frogs. Part III, directed by the series' star Anthony Perkins, sees Norman struggling to stay his stabbing hand when pretty ex-nun Maureen (Diana Scarwid) arrives at his motel, reminding the schizo killer of Marion Crane, his first victim. Sneaking into Maureen's room, carving knife at the ready, Norman discovers the young woman in the bath having slashed her wrists, and saves her life instead of taking it. Once out of hospital, Maureen returns to the motel where she and Norman gradually fall for each other. But 'mother' isn't about to let her son fraternise with a no good slut…Perkins' directorial debut, Psycho III is an assured piece of work, with lots of neat nods to the original movie, some terrific moments of black humour, and plenty of stylish visual touches, with particularly great use of colour throughout. It is true that the film is more 'slasher' than the previous films, with Norman upping the body count this time around, but the trashier elements—gore and gratuitous nudity—are offset by more nuanced moments between Norm and his mother, and the touching yet tragic relationship between two very emotionally troubled individuals. Excellent support comes from Jeff Fahey as Norman's sleazy assistant manager Duane Duke, and Roberta Maxwell as nosy reporter Tracy.7.5 out of 10, rounded up to 8 for IMDb.

Anthony Perkins makes his directorial debut in this second sequel of the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock horror classic Psycho and the third film of the Psycho film franchise entitled Psycho III.Perkins also stars and relives his role as Norman Bates together with Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey and Roberta Maxwell.The story happens one month after the events of Psycho II.Norman Bates still runs the famous Bates Motel with the corpse of Emma Spool just around the corner.He unexpectedly falls in love with a suicidal nun,who just came along to stay in the motel along with Duke Drifter.Meanwhile,a reporter tries to solve the disappearance of Emma Spool and comes to talk to Norman.Things turn weird when Norman is haunted by the body of Emma and starts slashing numerous people.While many consider it a weak sequel,I find it engaging and entertaining.It may not be as good as the Hitchcock original nor the second sequel Psycho II but I still find it worth the view.Perkins did a wonderful job in his directorial debut as we get to learn more about Norman particularly his psychology as a killer and the influence brought about by "Mother" the original killer.What is really new is the humor brought by it especially the relationship of Norman and Maureen Coyle,the suicidal nun and who has a striking resemblance to Marion Crane.Apparently,this brought interest to the viewer because it was the relationship that should have taken place between Norman and Marion Crane in the first film if the latter had not been killed.Aside from that,it was also interesting to see it now being a slasher flick especially with Norman now identified as the real killer,the dead corpse of his real mother now being the real influence it to his psychotic behavior and how Norman killed the numerous residents of the Bates Motel.In the end,the third film brought fruition of what the viewers thought should be happening in the first film. I would like to credit the screenwriter Charles Edward Pogue and Perkins for doing a wonderful addition to the Psycho franchise.

The first two Psycho movies are good movie. This is better. This is one of the scariest movies ever made. 5.2 is underrating it. This a great movie. It is one of the scariest movies of all time. This is a great movie. It has a great story line. It has great acting. And great special effects. If this movie does not scary you then no movie will. This is one of the best horror movies of all time. It is a must see. Anthony Perkins was a great actor. Diana Scawid is a great actress. Hugh Gillin was a great actor. See this movie is very scary. It is one of the scariest movies of all time. This is a great movie. Great movie. Anthony Perkins was a great film maker.