I'm almost certain my dad showed this movie to me when I was younger but I didn't remember anything so I'll consider it a first time watch.

I've heard that this sequel is really good so the low rating on IMDb surprised me a bit. I really liked it from the start. When Norman Bates was released, I was certain he would have a cliché evil villain smirk on his face before continuing his killing spree.

I found it very refreshing that he really tried to become a better man. Seeing his POV of hearing and seeing his mother added to the mystery of being not sure whether he was going crazy or if someone was messing with him.

I didn't see it coming that Mary and Lila were trying to get Norman institutionalized again and I thought it was so clever.

The ending with his actual mother was unnecessary to me but then Norman came back with the shovel and that was so shocking I was okay with it.

I'm interested in seeing what Psycho III will be like!