Norma Bates (née Spool or Calhoun, also known simply as Mrs. Bates) is a fictional character created by American author Robert Bloch in his 1959 thriller novel Psycho. She is the deceased mother and victim of serial killer Norman Bates, who had recreated her in his mind as a murderous alternate personality.

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 the form of his abusive mother, and later victim, Norma, who in his daily life runs the Bates Motel.

Norma Bates is the main antagonist of the Psycho franchise. She is the abusive mother of Norman Bates, and would influence her son's development into a serial killer.

Norma Bates (nee Spool) was the domineering mother of Norman Bates. After Norman murdered her, he developed a murderous split personality based on her. As a young woman, Norma and her sister, Emma were both in love with the same man. He decided to marry Norma and they had a child, Norman Bates.

Aug 28, 2019 · Was 1960's Psycho based on a true story? Here's the unsettling story that inspired the author and Alfred Hitchcock when developing Norman Bates.

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...

Aug 8, 2023 · Norman Bates is the ultimate psycho. He represents what can happen when nobody will listen to your problems; when parents have unhealthy strangleholds over their children; when society would rather place you in a mental institution than give you the comfort and care you deserve and need.

Sep 23, 2022 · After interviewing Norman, the psychiatrist explains Norman Bates’ condition and crimes to the officials. According to him, since Bates murdered his mother, he has tried to keep her alive in his mind to suppress the guilt of matricide.

Nov 9, 2022 · When Norman first graced the silver screen in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 thriller "Psycho," he immediately became terrifying because of how normal and relatable he appeared. He ran the Bates...

Feb 1, 2014 · Psycho II, released in 1983, saw Norman Bates released from the asylum and returning to his motel, attempting to rehabilitate himself into society. He had been found not guilty of murder for...