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Podcast: Gravely Amusing
Episode: Mother’s Always Been… Difficult: The Psycho Franchise ( Part 2)
Description: From the surprisingly sympathetic Psycho II to the sleazy thrills of Psycho III, the revealing prequel of Psycho IV, Gus Van Sant’s infamous 1998 remake, and the modern reimagining Bates Motel, Bryan and guest Tyler dissect how Norman Bates evolved across decades of horror. Along the way, they ask the big questions: Can a killer be redeemed? Who’s the real villain? Norman, or Mother? And why does this story still hold us captive after 60 years?