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Psycho II
1983
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Psycho II
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Negative reviews
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Average Rating
3.1
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3.1
There will never be another movie like it, and no sequel could possibly capture its unique charms.
Rogerebert
4.5
Director Richard Franklin deftly keeps the suspense and tension on high while dolling out dozens of shock of recognitions shots drawn from the audienc ..
Variety
4.5
Scary and fun, its as worthy a sequel as one might reasonably expect.
Time Out
3.0
A two decades on sequel to a true classic might sound like a terrible idea, but Psycho II is a smart, blackly comic thriller.
3.1
In the end, though, the movie just isnt entertaining enough to warrant a recommendation.
Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Lastly there is Franklins consummate handling of suspense, black humour and several paradigm shifting twists, making this a worthy sequel to the origi ..
Lw Lies
3.0
That its about as chilly a movie as ever delighted the mass market is beside the point, in view of its exuberantly macabre craftsmanship.
Ny Times
3.8
It is a close to great sequel that reverentially nods its hat to its classic predecessor.
Dustin Put Man
1.5
Though far from a worthy successor to the original (but why make impossible demands) the film clearly could have been much worse.
Chicago Reader
3.8
An extremely sleazy first half eventually gives way to a second part that plays like a theater company version of The Exorcist.
Clclt
1.5
There are one or two effective surprises, but this still feels like the kind of sequel which should have been left alone.
Film4
2.0
You can chide Psycho II for its hubris, and the fact that it wont ever get within shouting distance of a classic. But for a quiet summer escape with a ..
Mania.com
4.0
Shockingly good for a 23 years later sequel, making the bold choice to make the originals antagonist its protagonist. And you know what It works. It w ..
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