Madman (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Madman is a thriller and horror film directed by Joe Giannone, running about 88 minutes. “Don't say his name!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Madman Marz, the titular subject of a local folklore legend who murdered his family before escaping into the woods, is inadvertently summoned to a campsite, where he begins stalking and killing the camp counselors.
Who’s in it. Madman stars Gaylen Ross as Betsy, Tony Fish as T.P., Harriet Bass as Stacy and Seth Jones as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Madman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Brew, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madman (1981)?
- In US, Madman is available to stream on Philo, Brew and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Brew and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madman worth watching?
- Madman holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madman?
- Madman stars Gaylen Ross, Tony Fish, Harriet Bass, Seth Jones and Jan Claire.
- When was Madman released?
- Madman was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.