Psycho IV: The Beginning

Psycho IV The Beginning is a 1990 madeforcabletelevision film sequel and prequel to Alfred Hitchcocks 1960 film Psycho, as it includes both events after Psycho III while focusing on flashbacks of events that took place prior to the original film. It is the fourth and final film in the Psycho series. Directed by Mick Garris, it starred Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, Olivia Hussey and CCH Pounder and premiered on the Showtime cable network on November 10, 1990.

Norman Bates is released from the mental hospital, after having been reincarcerated at the end of Psycho III after spending several years there, he is judged rehabilitated again. Norman is now married to a young nurse named Connie and is expecting a child. Norman secretly fears that the child will inherit his mental illness, so he must seek closure once and for all.Radio talk show host Fran Ambrose is discussing the topic of matricide with her guest Dr. Richmond, Normans former psychologist. Norman calls the show, using the alias Ed, to tell his story. ........

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