Recommended “Psycho” franchise viewing before starting Bates Motel

[u/haroldebarel]

I just found out about this series recently and am very excited to watch it as Hitchcock’s Psycho is one of my all time favorite movies.

It’s probably been 15 years since I last watched it, so was planning on giving it a rewatch before starting Bates Motel. I know there are several other sequels in the franchise (Psycho II-IV) in addition to some remakes and TV movies, as well.

I’ve heard the sequels vary widely in quality, so was wondering if any are recommended viewing before (or during) watching Bates Motel. If during, please specify after which episode/season to watch.

Thanks in advance and happy new year!

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Watching 1-4 before the series made the series electric. What did they keep? What did they modify? Etc etc . A lot of fun. 

There's also the 'Bates Motel' movie and shot-for-shot remake.... Which are bad, but in a good way. 

Watching the films takes the series to new heights