Director: William Lustig
Budget: 350 000 $Worldwide: 10 000 000 $
Language
English
NMTW
49%
Poor
1 nomination total
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| Budget: | 350 000 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 10 000 000 $ |
| Profit: | +9 650 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
| Age rating: | |
| MPAA rating: | |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 88 min |
Description:
In New York City, a deeply troubled man, scarred by a traumatic past, seeks release in a disturbing ritual. Haunted by childhood abuse, he targets young women and models, brutally taking their scalps as symbols of control. As fear spreads through the city, the police race to identify the perpetrator behind these horrific crimes. This intense story explores the darkest parts of the human mind, examining trauma, obsession, and the shifting roles of victim and attacker. With each scalp taken, the killer’s own vulnerability is revealed in this gripping thriller that challenges our understanding of fear and desire.
| Alternative title: | Maniac |
| Release year: | 1980 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 1 nomination total |
| Director: | William Lustig |
| Type: | Movie |
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