Maniac
2012 ‧ Horror/Mystery ‧ 1h 29m
Three university cult members find themselves at the mercy of a man seeking vengeance after they attached a young woman on her way home at night. They do all they can to escape his wrath but nothing they try can stop him.
Release date: May 3, 2013 (USA)
Director: Franck Khalfoun
Screenplay: Joe Spinell, Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur, and more
Adapted from: Maniac
Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures and IFC Films
Box office: $2.6 million
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Why was Maniac banned?
To put it simply, Wood says New Zealand's authorities were worried that the POV style in Maniac would inspire copycat killers. "I actually think that in a way, that disregards the intelligence of the audience," Wood says.
What is the film Maniac about?
Three university cult members find themselves at the mercy of a man seeking vengeance after they attached a young woman on her way home at night. They do all they can to escape his wrath but nothing they try can stop him.
Maniac / Film synopsis
Is Maniac 2012 a remake?
Maniac is a 2012 psychological slasher film directed by Franck Khalfoun, written by Alexandre Aja and Grégory Levasseur, and starring Elijah Wood and Nora Arnezeder. It is a remake of the 1980 film of the same name, and follows the violent exploits of a brutal serial killer.
Is Maniac 1980 a good movie?
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Maniac holds a 40% approval rating based on 20 critic reviews, with an average rating of 5.2/10.
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