Review of Maniac (2012) by Mike P — 17 Oct 2013

Another remake from Alexandre Aja, no more Mr. Good Son...

This review of Maniac (2012) was written by Mike P on 17 Oct 2013.

Maniac has generally received mixed reviews.

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