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Norman Bates is a fictional character created by American author Robert Bloch as the main protagonist in his 1959 horror novel Psycho. He has an alter, Mother, who takes from the form of his abusive mother, and later victim, Norma, who in his daily life runs the Bates Motel.
Norman Bates was the proprietor of the Bates Motel. After murdering his domineering mother, he developed a three-way split personality. The personality of "Norma Bates" was most dominant, inspiring him to commit murder and controlled his lesser personality: "Norman Bates", which would often lose...
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Sep 19, 2023 · A blog post that explores the character of Norman Bates, the infamous killer from Psycho and its sequels, and how he evolved from a complex and sympathetic figure to a more one-dimensional villain. It examines his mental illness, his relationship with his mother, and his interactions with other characters.
Feb 19, 2021 · How did Anthony Perkins transform from a vulnerable motel owner to a murderous psychopath in three Psycho movies? Explore the iconic character's evolution from Hitchcock's adaptation to Bates Motel.
Jul 1, 2008 · Norman Bates: A Most Terrifying Mama's Boy. Before Freddy Krueger, before Halloween, before Silence of the Lambs, there was Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic, Psycho. He was...
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The novel tells the story of Norman Bates, a caretaker at an isolated motel who struggles under his domineering mother and becomes embroiled in a series of murders. The novel is considered Bloch's most enduring work and one of the most influential horror novels of the 20th century.
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Psycho is a horror mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, a motel owner under the influence of his mother's spirit. The film features a famous shower scene, a twist ending, and a score by Bernard Herrmann.
