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Teddy B @RT90521672 Oct 20, 2026 Mannered, workmanlike, and sluggish, 'Maniac' doesn't realise much of its gruesome potential, even if Spinell is putting his entire heart and soul into this lifeless script. See more

Jack F @MovieFan111 Oct 6, 2026 I thought it had an interesting premise. It is old but it does have that cult feel that does make it a lesser known classic. It was an unsettling case of mental illness. And yes, the guy was definitely a maniac! I'm glad I was able to watch this one. See more

Allan C @RT15713161 Jun 30, 2026 Grime, Gore, and Joe Spinell! Maniac (1980) *** Maniac is grimy, nasty exploitation horror elevated by Joe Spinell's deeply unsettling performance as a seemingly ordinary serial killer and Tom Savini's spectacularly gory makeup effects, including one of the greatest shotgun head explosions ever put on film. It never reaches the psychological depth it aspires to, but William Lustig's sleazy atmosphere and Spinell's frighteningly believable turn make it essential viewing for cult horror fans. See more

Oaklee D @ODie63 Feb 15, 2026 A special effects masterclass from the legendary Tom Savini. Joe Spinell is fantastic in the lead role See more

Farah R. @Farah Dec 27, 2025 Maniac’s premise is more horrifying than any slasher that went on to become iconic. Its realism and interesting killer backstory are sadly buried under 10 feet of bad execution. See more

acsdoug D @acsdoug Jul 16, 2025 Lots of gore, plenty of that fake looking blood so prominent in older movies. That's it, just one murder after another. Not much of a plot or character development, so no suspense at all. See more

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