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Psycho III poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.3 / 100
1986·Horror / Mystery / Thriller·1h 33m

PSYCHO III

“Norman Bates is back to normal. But mother's off her rocker again.”

When Maureen Coyle, a suicidal nun who resembles Norman's former victim, Marion Crane, arrives at the motel, all bets are off and "Mother" is less than happy.

Above the Line
Anthony Perkins·DirectorCharles Edward Pogue·ScreenplayBruce Surtees·Director of PhotographyCarter Burwell·Original Music ComposerDavid E. Blewitt·Editor
Cast
Anthony Perkins·Norman BatesDiana Scarwid·Maureen CoyleJeff Fahey·Duane DukeRoberta Maxwell·Tracy VenableHugh Gillin·Sheriff John HuntLee Garlington·MyrnaRobert Alan Browne·Ralph StatlerGary Bayer·Father BrianPatience Cleveland·Sister MargaretJuliette Cummins·Red
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Anthony Perkins·DirectorBetty A. Griffin·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Charles Edward Pogue·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Bruce Surtees·Director of PhotographyRick Neff·Camera OperatorMichael Dugan·Underwater Camera
Editing· 1
David E. Blewitt·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Carter Burwell·Original Music ComposerRoger Heman Jr.·Sound Re-Recording MixerMichael C. Casper·Sound Re-Recording MixerJeffrey Wilhoit·FoleyJohn J. Stephens·Sound Re-Recording MixerJohn Stacy·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 8
Marla Schlom·Costume DesignPeter V. Saldutti·Costume DesignHenry Bumstead·Production DesignMichael Westmore·Makeup EffectsMickey S. Michaels·Set DecorationLiza Stewart·Set CostumerMark Reedall·Makeup ArtistBrian O'Dowd·Set Costumer
Production· 3
Hilton A. Green·ProducerNancy Nayor·CastingBooker McClay·Publicist
Other Departments· 6
Louis R. Cooper·Special EffectsVivian McAteer·HairstylistKarl G. Miller·Special EffectsDanny Lester·Special EffectsBob Yerkes·Stunt CoordinatorSyd Dutton·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
59.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
58%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$14M
ROI 72%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Psycho III's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#990000
#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Ominous, Suspenseful, Eerie
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark, dilapidated Victorian house with a single illuminated window, standing on a hill against a vibrant red, cloudy sky. In the foregroun”

horrorthrillermystery
Key Elements
Victorian HouseBates Motel Neon SignStaircaseTreesBushes
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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