Mannequinac! Having not seen the original film that this is a remake of, I have no frame of reference. Entering into it oblivious to any sort of bias or guideline, this Maniac proves to be a nifty shocker, one that is not without style even as it puts churnings in your stomach. It's the stylings that I imagine have upset a lot of horror fans, the first person approach and avant-garde sheens strip the pic of…
Top Cast
Elijah Wood
Frank Zito
Nora Arnezeder
Anna
America Olivo
Frank's Mother
Zoe Aggeliki
Jenna
Jan Broberg Felt
Rita
Joshua De La Garza
Martin
Dan Hunter
Nick / Clubber Boy
Genevieve Alexandra
Jessica
Liane Balaban
Judy
Megan Duffy
Lucie
Luis Fernandez-Gil
Waiter
Aaron Colom
Alley Man
Akbar Kurtha
Pharmacist
Sal Landi
Police Chief
Délé Ogundiran
Policewoman
Bryan Lugo
Officer Burton
Reviews
32/100 Frodo! Say it ain't so!! Actually, far from being typecast, Elijah Wood has grabbed quite a variety of roles including this one as a totally psychopathic - but likable - manikin maker and does a fantastic job. Unfortunately, that's the only good thing about this dark and very uncomfortably slow remake of the 1980 film. Apparently, someone didn't think the original was depraved enough. -- DrNostromo.com
FAQ about Maniac
What is Maniac about?
As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.
When was Maniac released?
Maniac was released in 2012.
What genres does Maniac belong to?
Maniac is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in Maniac?
The cast of Maniac includes Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, America Olivo, Zoe Aggeliki, Jan Broberg Felt.