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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 may refer to: Norma Bates (Passions), a fictional character in the soap opera Passions; Norma Bates (Psycho), a fictional character in the novel and film ...
Freddie Highmore played a younger Norman Bates, Vera Farmiga played Norma Bates and in the final season, Rihanna guest-starred as Marion Crane. False protagonist Hitchcock , a 2012 biopic film about Hitchcock and the making of Psycho with Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as his wife Alma Reville , Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh ...
Vera Farmiga was the first to be cast in the leading role of Norma Louise Bates. [16] Freddie Highmore was cast as Norman Bates in September. [17] The same month, Max Thieriot was cast as Norman's half-brother, Dylan Massett. [18] Shortly after, Nicola Peltz was cast as Bradley Martin, a possible love interest for Norman. [19]
Psycho is a 1959 horror novel by American writer Robert Bloch.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.
Norman Bates (portrayed by Freddie Highmore) [2] is the series' male protagonist. Norman is depicted as a kind-hearted but deeply troubled boy who has an often unhealthy attachment to Norma. His mother has smothered and sheltered him his whole life, to the point that he is awkward and socially inept, especially around people his own age.
A once-again rehabilitated Norman Bates is now married to a psychiatrist named Connie and is expecting a child. Norman secretly fears that the child will inherit his mental illness. One evening, he hears radio talk show host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide with her guest Dr. Richmond, Norman's former psychologist.