Review of Maniac (1980) by Rob C — 28 Sep 2009
Frank Zito (Joe Spinell) is a troubled man. His seclusion from the outside world has his mind in demented peril. He collects mannequins and uses the scalps from various women he kills to adorn their heads.
He talks to them like they are part of his family. It's like he has two different people in him fighting to get out. Maniac! is a psychological thriller that is downright disturbing. Criticized immediately upon its release for being such an obscene slasher film, Maniac! bleeds red from many different angles.
Maybe one of the best double barrell shotgun scenes I've ever seen is showcased brutally here. Tom Savini, famous makeup artist and actor for many horror films, makes a brief memorable cameo on the recieving end of it.
It would of been nice to include the womans death as well. Joe Spinell is the perfect example of a modern day Jack The Ripper.
This review of Maniac (1980) was written by Rob C on 28 Sep 2009.
Maniac has generally received mixed reviews.
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