American Maniacs (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 2012, American Maniacs is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by C.M. Downs, running about 86 minutes. “Not your average neighbours” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A terrifying story of six members of an evangelical Christian group who have been abducted in rural Kansas.
Who’s in it. American Maniacs stars Ashlynn Yennie as Starlene Arbuckle, Shawn G. Smith as Punch, Tamara Frapasella as FBI CSI Investigator and Samantha Jane Adler as Lot Lizard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, American Maniacs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Maniacs page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Maniacs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Maniacs (2012)?
- In US, American Maniacs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Maniacs worth watching?
- American Maniacs holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Maniacs?
- American Maniacs stars Ashlynn Yennie, Shawn G. Smith, Tamara Frapasella, Samantha Jane Adler and Miranda Admire.
- When was American Maniacs released?
- American Maniacs was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.