Maniac (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Maniac is a horror film directed by William Lustig, running about 88 minutes. “I warned you not to go out tonight!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychotic man, troubled by his childhood abuse, loose in NYC, kills young women and local girl American models and takes their scalps as trophies. Will he find the perfect woman in photographer Anna, and end his killing spree.
Who’s in it. Maniac stars Joe Spinell as Frank Zito, Caroline Munro as Anna D'Antoni, Abigail Clayton as Rita and Nelia Bacmeister as Carmen Zito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Maniac has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Shudder Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maniac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maniac tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maniac (1980)?
- In US, Maniac is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maniac worth watching?
- Maniac holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maniac?
- Maniac stars Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro, Abigail Clayton, Nelia Bacmeister and Kelly Piper.
- When was Maniac released?
- Maniac was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.