Maniac
Seen it?1980 | 88 min | Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 29 times its budget, but almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Some graphic violence despite the NR rating.
A psychotic man, troubled by his childhood abuse, kills and mutilates young women and local models on the streets of New York City.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$10 million worldwide on a $350K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Lustig
- Joe SpinellFrank Zito
- Caroline MunroAnna D'Antoni
- Abigail ClaytonRita
- Denise SpagnuoloDenise
- Billy SpagnuoloBilly
- Kelly PiperNurse
- Sharon MitchellSecond Nurse
- Rita MontoneHooker
- Hyla MarrowDisco Girl
- Tom SaviniDisco Boy