"You've met Norman, now meet Mother..."

1990

1h 36m

5.7(293 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

TV Movie

Overview

When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Anthony Perkins

Norman Bates

Acting

Henry Thomas

Young Norman Bates

Acting

Olivia Hussey

Norma Bates

Acting

CCH Pounder

Fran Ambrose

Acting

Warren Frost

Dr. Leo Richmond

Acting

Donna Mitchell

Connie Bates

Acting

Thomas Schuster

Chet Rudolph

No Image

Acting

Sharen Camille

Holly

Acting

Bobbi Evors

Gloria

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Directing

John Landis

Mike Calveccio

Acting

Kurt Paul

Raymond Linette

No Image

Acting

Cynthia Garris

Ellen Stevens

Acting

Alice Hirson

Mother (voice)

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