Maniac (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1934, Maniac is a horror film directed by Dwain Esper, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. An ex-vaudeville actor is working as the assistant to a doctor who has Frankenstein aspirations. The ex-vaudeville actor kills the doctor and decides to assume the identity of the dead physician.
Who’s in it. Maniac stars Bill Woods as Don Maxwell, Horace B. Carpenter as Dr. Meirschultz, Ted Edwards as Buckley and Phyllis Diller as Mrs. Buckley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Maniac has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1934)?
- In US, Maniac is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maniac worth watching?
- Maniac holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Bill Woods, Horace B. Carpenter, Ted Edwards, Phyllis Diller and Theo Ramsey.
- When was Maniac released?
- Maniac was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.