Mania (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1985, Mania is an adventure film directed by Giorgos Panousopoulos, running about 92 minutes. “She was seduced by an invisible man. She was chased like a wild beast. Pray it doesn't happen to you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is on Ascension Day that Zoe, a brilliant computer analyst, visits the National Park in the center of Athens with her daughter, Katerina. That afternoon in the park, Zoe experiences an overwhelming array of instinctive compulsions and transforms into an ancient Maenad in ecstatic frenzy, even capable of murder. Instincts and animals get loose and panic takes over.
Who’s in it. Mania stars Alessandra Vanzi as Zoe, Aris Retsos, Antonis Theodorakopoulos and Stavros Xenidis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Mania has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mania page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mania tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mania (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mania change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mania worth watching?
- Mania holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mania?
- Mania stars Alessandra Vanzi, Aris Retsos, Antonis Theodorakopoulos, Stavros Xenidis and Yiorgos Kalantzis.
- When was Mania released?
- Mania was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.