Maniac Tales (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2016, Maniac Tales is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Abdelatif Hwidar, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Maniac Tales tells the story of Juan, a Mexican illegal immigrant in New York, who is offered a job as a doorman in an old building of the city. It turns out that the screenwriter of "Maniac Tales", a very popular TV series, lives in the building but has disappeared with the script of the last chapter of the season, and a reward is offered to whoever can find that script. Juan decides to look for it, and when he gets into the screenwriter's apartment he finds out that the TV series hides creepy secrets which are related to the building.
Who’s in it. Maniac Tales stars Enrique Arce as Juan, Carlos Reig-Plaza as Travis, Minnie Marx and Mark Schardan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Maniac Tales has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maniac Tales page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maniac Tales tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maniac Tales (2016)?
- In US, Maniac Tales is available to stream on Troma NOW and Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maniac Tales worth watching?
- Maniac Tales holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maniac Tales?
- Maniac Tales stars Enrique Arce, Carlos Reig-Plaza, Minnie Marx, Mark Schardan and Alicia Montesquiu.
- When was Maniac Tales released?
- Maniac Tales was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.