My least favorite of the series. CCH Pounder and Henry Thomas do a good job with their character's as does Tony Perkins however, the entire production seems on shaky ground, seems weak. Something very much lacking here.
I don't think Olivia Hussey was particularly well cast for this. She has the look but at times her accent comes out and there were moments when her performance just didn't seem sincere. Almost as if perhaps she herself wasn't quite sure what to do with the role. Nothing seemed fleshed out here. We almost learn too much and that is never a good thing.
But of all the sequels this one lacks the most bite, never really grabs you and shakes you. Psycho 2 and 3 are actually quite good and this isn't bad, there are some good moments, but nothing excellent.
Lastly, Norman's wife is very dry and cold. I can't imagine that she would make anyone think of marriage or sex, not even Norman Bates.
I don't think Olivia Hussey was particularly well cast for this. She has the look but at times her accent comes out and there were moments when her performance just didn't seem sincere. Almost as if perhaps she herself wasn't quite sure what to do with the role. Nothing seemed fleshed out here. We almost learn too much and that is never a good thing.
But of all the sequels this one lacks the most bite, never really grabs you and shakes you. Psycho 2 and 3 are actually quite good and this isn't bad, there are some good moments, but nothing excellent.
Lastly, Norman's wife is very dry and cold. I can't imagine that she would make anyone think of marriage or sex, not even Norman Bates.