Psycho III

Psycho III continues the story of Norman Bates, who has returned to running the family motel after years in psychiatric care. His fragile stability is tested when Maureen Coyle, a young woman who has left her convent after losing her faith, checks in and reminds him of an earlier guest. Her resemblance to a woman from Norman's past unsettles him, while her growing attachment to him conflicts with the hold his mother still has on his mind. A reporter pursuing Norman's story and a killing nearby bring further pressure, and the buried compulsions he has tried to control resurface.

The film was directed by Anthony Perkins, who also produced and starred as Norman Bates in the first two films of the series. Charles Edward Pogue wrote the screenplay and Hilton A. Green produced. Diana Scarwid plays Maureen, with Jeff Fahey as Duane Duke, Roberta Maxwell as Tracy Venable, Hugh Gillin as Sheriff John Hunt and Lee Garlington as Myrna. Perkins had previously directed a 1973 drama before returning to the director's chair for this third instalment.

Made by Universal Pictures for a budget of 8 million dollars, the film took about 14 million dollars worldwide, a modest return. On IMDb it holds 5.5 out of 10 from 18,000 votes, while on TMDB it has 5.7 out of 10 from 448 votes. A critics' rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 35 reviews places it close to the audience scores.