The Psycho Collection Blu-Ray

WE ALL GO A LITTLE CRAZY SOMETIMES... Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, which shattered all expectations and shocked audiences around the world, changed the art of film in 1960. It remains one of the most iconic and influential films ever made. Twenty-three years later, Australian filmmaker Richard Franklin (Patrick, Road Games) courageously followed in the master's footsteps and directed Psycho II, a sequel that not only lived up to the promise of his previous films, but also lived up to Hitchcock's original. Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) is declared sane and released from the institution where he is being held, despite complaints from Lila Loomis (née Crane, Vera Miles), sister of Norman's most famous victim. All Norman wants to do is live a quiet and productive life as a normal member of society. But is it really a good idea to return to the house he once shared with his mother and run the motel that was the scene of so many murders? Is he cured, or will he kill again?

In Psycho III, Anthony Perkins himself took over the series in his directorial debut, with a stylish sensibility that suggested his time spent not only with Alfred Hitchcock, but also with Orson Welles and Ken Russell had been well invested. A fallen nun (Diana Scarwid as Maureen Coyle), a sleazy drifter (Jeff Fahey as Duane Duke), and a nosy reporter looking for a scoop (Roberta Maxwell as Tracy Venables) all arrive at the Bates Motel, and "Mother" is not happy, especially when Norman starts to fall in love. At the same time, Psycho IV: The Beginning, written by Joseph Stefano (screenwriter of the 1960 original) and directed by horror master Mick Garris, to the original scene to show us how it all began in Anthony Perkins' last appearance in the series. Norman Bates is rehabilitated and happily married, and has finally managed to escape the overwhelming influence of his abusive mother. But his wife is pregnant, and Norman is afraid that the child will inherit his mental illness. When he hears radio host Fran Ambrose (CCH Pounder) discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story. With Henry Thomas (E.T.) as the young Norman and Olivia Hussey (Black Christmas) as his mother Norma.

With brand new restorations of Psycho II, III, and IV from the original camera negatives, Arrow Video invites you back to the Bates Motel and wishes you a very pleasant stay.

Special Features SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of Psycho II, Psycho III, and Psycho IV: The Beginning, all restored from the original camera negatives

- Original stereo and 5.1 audio for Psycho II and Psycho III, and stereo audio for Psycho IV

- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

- Reversible covers featuring original artwork and new commission artwork by Matt Griffin

DISC 1 - PSYCHO II

- Audio commentary by film critics Michael Brooke and Johnny Mains

- Audio commentary from the archives by screenwriter Tom Holland

- Behind the Scenes: The Masters of Horror on Psycho, a panel discussion with screenwriter Tom Holland and Psycho IV director Mick Garris, moderated by Robert Galluzzo

- Giving Bloch His Due, an interview with Chet Williams, author of Psycho: Sanitarium about the legacy of Norman Bates' creator, author Robert Bloch

- TV and audio interviews with Anthony Perkins

- Audio interview with Richard Franklin

- Richard Franklin on the set featurette

- Richard Franklin scene commentary

- Vintage featurettes including interviews with Perkins, Franklin, and Vera Miles

- Psycho II demo by composer Jerry Goldsmith

- Audio press kit/promotional disc

- Trailers and TV spots

- Photo gallery

DISC 2 - PSYCHO III

- Audio commentary by film critics Michael Brooke and Johnny Mains

- Audio commentary from the archives by screenwriter Charles Edward Pogue

- Carnival of the Heart, a visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller Nicholas

- Scream of Love, an interview with composer Carter Burwell

- Watch the Guitar, an interview with actor Jeff Fahey

- Patsy's Last Night, an interview with actress Katt Shea

- Mother's Maker, an interview with Michael Westmore, special makeup effects artist

- Body Double, an interview with actor Brinke Stevens

- Original electronic press kit

- Alternate opening sequence

- Cinematic trailer

- TV spot

- Image gallery

DISC 3 - PSYCHO IV: THE BEGINNING

- Archive commentary with Mick Garris and actors Henry Thomas and Olivia Hussey

- Death by Strings, a visual essay by author and critic Guy Adams on the music throughout the series

- The Making of Mother, an archive interview with Tony Gardner, make-up effects artist

- Behind-the-scenes footage

- A Look at the Scoring of Psycho IV, an archive featurette

- Cinematic trailer

- Image gallery

• Language English
• Subtitles English for the hearing impaired