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Duration
115 minutes

Quick Summary

In this thriller remake, a disturbed motel owner becomes entangled in a murderous plot stemming from his unsettling relationship with his domineering mother. The film stars Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche, portraying the central characters. Their volatile bond drives the story toward a fatal climax.

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The programme titled Psycho's presented as a movie‑style thriller. Classified as a programme rather than a series, it falls squarely within the thriller genre, offering a cinematic experience despite its television format. Its premise centres on a tense, unsettling narrative that builds on classic suspense conventions and intense character studies that keep viewers engaged for audiences. At the centre of the story is a motel proprietor whose mental instability drives the action. His relationship with a domineering mother is portrayed as both curious and unsettling, creating a volatile dynamic that ultimately culminates in homicide. The narrative follows how this twisted familial bond propels the owner toward a fatal act for himself and others. The film features Vince Vaughn in the role of the troubled motel owner, bringing a distinct presence to the character’s erratic behaviour. Opposite him, Anne Heche portrays the overbearing mother, delivering a performance that underscores the oppressive nature of their interaction. Both actors are central to the unfolding tension throughout the storyline and heighten the drama. Psychos' narrative isn't an original script; it's a remake of an earlier thriller, reinterpreting the core premise for a contemporary audience. While preserving the essential conflict between the motel owner and his mother, the version updates the setting and character dynamics, maintaining the central theme of a familial relationship spiralling into murder in the story as well.

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Psycho broadcasts on Sky Cinema Thriller at 3:10am, Saturday, 7 February 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Year1998
Runtime105 mins
DirectorGus Van Sant

Cast & Crew

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Gus Van SantDirector
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Viggo Mortensenas Sam Loomis
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Robert Forsteras Dr Simon
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Anne Hecheas Marion Crane
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Vince Vaughnas Norman Bates
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Julianne Mooreas Lila Crane
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Anne Haneyas Mrs Chambers
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Philip Baker Hallas Sheriff Chambers
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Chad Everettas Tom Everett
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William H Macyas Milton Arbogast