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Bates Motel (1987)
Director: Richard Rothstein
Cast: Bud Cort, Lori Petty, Moses Gunn, Gregg Henry
Runtime95 min
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A mentally disturbed man who roomed with the late Norman Bates at a psychiatric facility inherits the infamous Bates Motel after his death and attempts to fix it up as a respectable business.
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For fans of director Richard Rothstein's distinct horror style, the 1987 film Bates Motel offers a unique spin on the classic Psycho tale, blending dark drama and suspense with compelling performances from Bud Cort, Lori Petty, and Moses Gunn.
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Bates Motel is a 1987 American made-for-television supernatural horror film and a spin-off of the Psycho franchise written and directed by Richard Rothstein, starring Bud Cort, Lori Petty, Moses Gunn, Gregg Henry, Jason Bateman, and Kerrie Keane. Outside of the 1998 remake, this is the only installment not to feature Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates as Kurt Paul portrays the character. The film premiered on July 5, 1987. It is a direct sequel to Psycho, ignoring the other sequels.
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