If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

I honestly wasn't expecting to like this movie, I thought it was gonna be an OK sequel to a great classic, but it turned out to be as good, if not better, than the original film.I will say that a sequel to Psycho its not something I would say its necessary, but god damn this was a great movie. When I do this kind of Halloween horror reviews I usually end up watching a few great movies that will stick with me, this year its no exception, with The Birds, Psycho II and Exorcist II this year turned out to be anything but disappointing.I am still baffled at how someone managed to make a sequel this good to a movie that its considered to be among the greatest of all time, this should be the kind of sequel you watch once and dislike but never think too much about, this should be an inferior product made to cash-in on a well known title. Instead, Psycho II shows us the story of a more sympathetic Norman Bates, struggling to return to his old home without being bothered by the people who cant forgive him, we know he's guilty of all those murders but we also know that his mental health isn't exactly the best, abused all throughout his life Norman is not like any other normal person, not even if he tries to be. This struggle is perhaps the most tragic part of the film.While the direction isn't as apparent as Hitchcock's, this is still a very well made film, it only makes reference to Hitchcock's style once or twice, most of the time it feels quite different, as it should be.A really engaging story with likable characters and a fantastic ending, this is a movie I wish I would have seen earlier.

...because it's not a fair comparison. Hitchcock is long gone.If, however, you judge Psycho II on strictly its own merits, it's pretty good. Or as good as I think a sequel to Psycho could ever be.Anthony Perkins is a large reason for this. He still has it. Many closed doors and strange passageways etched onto his face. Perkins delivers.Jerry Goldsmith - the composer....comes up with something COMPLETELY different than Hermann did. And once again, on its own and without judging it or comparing it to the original, it's quite beautiful and sad.Now I can't say much for the sequels that continued past this one, but Psycho II is a guilty pleasure of mine.

The original "Psycho", directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is one of the seminal horror films of all-time. However, Hitch didn't believe in sequels, so it took about two decades and a new director (Richard Franklin) to revive this franchise. Surprisingly, it is an entertaining re=entry into the world of Norman Bates.For a basic plot summary, "Psycho II" picks up with Bates (Anthony Perkins) being released from prison after his earlier murders. After being brought back to his motel business, Norman begins to struggle once again with the demons of his past.What really gives this film credence is the return of Perkins as Bates. He does a remarkable job of playing a supposedly "reformed" Bates, both tortured by past memories yet trying to get back on the right mental track. A major role for Vera Miles is also a nice nod to the original.I can't say much about the plot without giving things away, but suffice it to say that it is very thoughtful as horror flicks go. It's never stale, and the ending easily recalls the "shock factor" of the first effort.Thus, "Psycho II" is a solid addition to one of the stalwart thriller/horror franchises. It is well- acted, has an engaging plot, and will at least make you curious about checking out part three.

The original Psycho was great film. But this is better. This a very scary movie. This is one of the scariest movies from 1983. Never watch it alone. 6.4 is underrating it. It is one of the scariest movie made before 1986. It has great story line. It also has great acting. I do not know how to talk about the plot with out having a lot of spoilers for the first movie. I do not like having spoilers. I just hate spoilers. I did not think the twist in Friday the 13th V was so great. But I hate that there are so many spoilers about it. Saw I will say that this is a scary movie. See it. It has great special effects. Anthony Perkins it very scary in it. Psycho III is better. Still great movie.