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Bates Motel 1987

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What is Bates Motel?

Bates Motel is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Horror, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1987
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Jul 5, 1987
Studios
Universal Television
Genres
Horror, Drama
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77 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum6.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Horror #Drama

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Bates Motel is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Horror, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal Television. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A troubled former psychiatric roommate inherits the infamous Bates Motel and tries to reopen it.”

Reasons to watch
  • Serves as a direct sequel to Psycho
  • Explores the fate of the infamous motel
Keep in mind
  • Ignores other sequels in the franchise
  • May not feature original cast members

Watch it if you want to see what happened to the famous motel after Norman Bates died.

Contains horror and drama themes suitable for mature audiences.

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When did the film premiere?

The film premiered on July 5, 1987.

What is the genre of the film?

The film is categorized as horror and drama.

How does this film relate to Psycho?

It is a direct sequel to Psycho, while ignoring the other sequels.

Who inherits the motel?

A mentally disturbed man who roomed with the late Norman Bates at a psychiatric facility inherits the motel.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

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