I wish that people would wise up to just how good this movie is. Considering Perkins was a debut director, this film is simply breathtaking in its visual style.
I implore those with an open mind to watch this and prepare yourself to be surprised. This is the best of the series. By a long shot.
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highly underrated IMO just as good as the first two :)
shareThis movie showed what the Hitchcock film alluded to.
shareyup this one looks more relaxed
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Breathtaking imagery indeed. I don't suggest it's better than the 1st film, but that was a landmark and one of the most influential films in cinema. Psycho III has a visual flair and style that takes great care. It is not simply 'another slasher' in my opinion. The killings are more gory and in step with the films of the 80's but this is constructed better than many of those 80's slashers, with, of course a more sympathetic and memorable villain who's also a very good actor.
Visually, look at all the reds foreshadowing the blood, the somberly touching candlelight, the deep shadows, and the religious overtones that hint at a lot of what shaped Norman's childhood. I even like the nod to Vertigo with the opening bell tower scene. Hitchcock isn't as forgotten as some might think with this movie. For a first time director, Perkins did a respectable job.
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It's pretty underrated. Not as entertaining as Psycho II, but more technically interesting.
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