Maniac 1980

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
88%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
99%
Splat

A psychotic man, troubled by his childhood abuse, kills and mutilates young women and local models on the streets of New York City.

Joe Spinell

as Frank Zito

Caroline Munro

as Anna D'Antoni

Abigail Clayton

as Rita

Nelia Bacmeister

as Carmen Zito

Denise Spagnuolo

as Denise

Billy Spagnuolo

as Billy

Kelly Piper

as Nurse

Sharon Mitchell

as Second Nurse

Rita Montone

as Hooker

Hyla Marrow

as Disco Girl

Director:

William Lustig

Writer:

Joe Spinell, C.A. Rosenberg

Genres:

Horror

Release Date:

1980 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

88 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Maniac

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Joe Spinell

as Frank Zito

Caroline Munro

as Anna D'Antoni

Abigail Clayton

as Rita

Nelia Bacmeister

as Carmen Zito

Denise Spagnuolo

as Denise

Billy Spagnuolo

as Billy

Kelly Piper

as Nurse

Sharon Mitchell

as Second Nurse

Rita Montone

as Hooker

Hyla Marrow

as Disco Girl

Tom Savini

as Disco Boy

Linda Lee Walter

as Beach Girl

James Brewster

as Beach Boy

Tracie Evans

as Street Hooker

Carol Henry

as Deadbeat

Louis Jawitz

as Art Director

Candace Clements

as First Park Mother

Diane Spagnuolo

as Second Park Mother

Kim Hudson

as Lobby Hooker

Terry Gagnon

as Woman in Alley

Joan Baldwin

as First Model

Jeni Paz

as Second Model

Janelle Winston

as Waitress

Randy Jurgensen

as First Cop

Jimmy Aurichio

as Second Cop

Frank Pesce

as T.V. Reporter (voice)

Andrew W. Garroni

as Jerry (uncredited)

Taso N. Stavrakis

as Porn-o guy (uncredited)

William Lustig

as Al - Hotel Manager (uncredited)

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