Psycho 5

How do you create a franchise out of characters that were written for shock and not emotional connection? Our hosts turn to the mother of shock-cinema in an attempt to find out, when they check in to Alfred Hitchcock's groundbreaking classic, Psycho. They discuss how effective the sequels were at utilizing Norman Bates as a protagonist, as well as the traps of having mental health as the ultimate antagonist. They compare and contrast the decisions made by the films versus the original author's sequel novels, evaluate the Bates Motel setting as a vehicle for generating compelling content, and analyze the much maligned remake for valuable lessons. They conclude by returning to the scene of the crime 30-plus years since its last installment, and determine whether there are any worthwhile themes left that can contribute to the legacy, or if this is a case of the brand being better and stronger than any of its films, when they take a stab at pitching their own ideas for Psycho 5!