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Maniac

69/100
147 Ratings
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1981

Drama

1h 27m

18+ (R)

A psychopathic man goes on a killing and mutilation spree in New York City.

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Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:17 AM, 06/22/2025 PST

More Information on Maniac

A psychopathic man goes on a killing and mutilation spree in New York City. Maniac featuring Joe Spinell and Caroline Munro is free on Tubi, free on PlutoTV, free on The Roku Channel, and 4 others. It's a crime and drama movie.

Drama

Crime

1981

18+ (R)

1h27m

US

Director

William Lustig

Frank Zito

Joe Spinell

Anna D'Antoni

Caroline Munro

Disco Boy

Tom Savini

Disco Girl

Hyla Marrow

Second Nurse

Sharon Mitchell

TV Reporter

Frank Pesce

Second Nurse's Boyfriend

Andrew W. Garroni

Executive Producer

Judd Hamilton

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147 Ratings
#12189of all Movies

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The 1980 "Maniac" is seen as super violent for its time but feels dated compared to the 2012 remake. It has charm with NYC locations and period costumes, though it's low-budget with a weak plot. The acting is decent for its era, making it an okay retro horror film.

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Todd Carper

I don't know if I liked it or not. Not much of a plot, it is low budget for sure. B Movie.

7mo ago
iforget iremember

Super violent (I think) for 1980, but I don't think it even comes close if comparing to the re-make (which was better in every way other than being shot POV style). I watched the one with Elijah Wood (2012) first so even though they're a little different, I kinda knew what was gonna happen all throughout.Of course this one's super dated, but it has its own charm, what with the costumes, filming on location in NYC, and decent acting (for the time of release). If you're looking for a retro scary movie, then this one's all right.

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