Psycho II (novel)

Psycho II is a 1982 horror novel by American writer Robert Bloch. It is a sequel to his 1959 novel Psycho. The novel was completed before the screenplay was written for the unrelated 1983 film Psycho II. According to Bloch, Universal Studios loathed the novel, which was intended to critique Hollywood Slasher films. A different story was created for the film and Bloch was not invited to any screenings. Bloch declined Universal's suggestion that he abandon his novel and released it, achieving good sales.