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Cast & Crew

Franck Khalfoun
Director
Mic Rodgers
As Old Man
Elijah Wood
As Frank
Sal Landi
As Police Chief
Jan Broberg
As Rita
Liane Balaban
As Judy
Sammi Rotibi
As Jason

Frequently asked questions

What is Maniac about? Toggle content

Maniac is a horror-thriller movie that tells the story of Frank Zito, a young man who inherits his family's mannequin restoration business after his mother's death. However, Frank has a dark secret - he is a schizophrenic serial killer who murders and scalps women, attaching their hair to his mannequins to recreate a happy childhood memory. When he meets a photographer named Anna, he falls in love and tries to control his violent urges with medication. But as their relationship develops, Frank's killing spree continues, and he eventually targets Anna's mentor Rita. The movie takes a disturbing look at Frank's mental illness and the brutal murders he commits, raising questions about the nature of violence and obsession.

Where can I stream Maniac? Toggle content

You can stream Maniac on: Shudder Apple TV

What movies are similar to Maniac? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Maniac include The Invitation, Green Room, Train to Busan, The Skin I Live In, Terrifier, Black Swan.

When was Maniac released for streaming? Toggle content

Maniac was released for streaming on March 15, 2013.