The Oily Maniac (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1976, The Oily Maniac is a horror film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.
Who’s in it. The Oily Maniac stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Sheng Yung, Chen Ping as Xiao Yue, Lily Li as Xiao Ly and Wang Hsieh as Lawyer Hu Ly Fa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Oily Maniac has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oily Maniac page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oily Maniac tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oily Maniac (1976)?
- In US, The Oily Maniac is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Oily Maniac worth watching?
- The Oily Maniac holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oily Maniac?
- The Oily Maniac stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Chen Ping, Lily Li, Wang Hsieh and Wa Lun.
- When was The Oily Maniac released?
- The Oily Maniac was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.