Psycho III (w/ Scotty Cross)

Psycho III (w/ Scotty Cross)

From Kill By Kill: Talking Horror Characters One Death At A Time by We Write Good

May 8, 2026 · 1h 13m · Season 6 · Episode 46

About this episode

The episode explores the film Psycho III with guest Scotty Cross, discussing its themes, characters, and Anthony Perkins' role as director.

Folks, we’re off our rocker again!! That’s right, with Mother’s Day coming up, we’ve got the perfect film to explore: 1986’s PSYCHO 3!! Here to help us find our way through the desert is our friend and podcast host of Fun With Horror, Scotty Cross!! Along the way, we discuss the kinds of oddballs who are attracted to the Bates Motel, debate which Mother is the worst Mother, consider Norman’s “rebellious teen phase” in middle age, and delve into Anthony Perkins as both an actor and first-time director!! All this, plus rapid corpse decay, crack den technology, lack of road recognition, loose theatrical gels, mixed media installations, and a confounding edition of Choose Your Own Deathventure!! So bring your dead birds, we'll bring the sawdust and peanut butter - cause it's a real "taste treat" for Psycho lovers on Kill By Kill!!

People in this episode

Host: We Write Good

Guest: Scotty Cross

Topics covered

  • Psycho III
  • horror film analysis
  • character discussion
  • directorial debut
  • Mother's Day theme

Keywords

  • Psycho III
  • horror
  • Anthony Perkins
  • Bates Motel
  • Mother's Day

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Psycho III

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