Frank Zito (author / producer Joe Spinell (including Rocky, The Godfather) in his prime role) is a deeply troubled man who is chased by his unspeakable childhood trauma. When these horrible memories start to scream in him, Frank roams the streets of New York to ambush and slaughter innocent women. When Frank begins a relationship with beautiful photographer Anne (Caroline Munro, James Bond 007 - The Spy Who Loved Me), his obnoxious compulsion persists. These are the atrocities of a human monster. This is the story of a maniac!
Directed by William Lustig (Maniac Cop 2, Streetfighters) and the pioneering Gore Special Effects by Tom Savini (Zombie, Friday the 13th), this ruthless and disturbing film has been censored worldwide for many years due to its drastic violence. In Germany, MANIAC was the first film ever to be confiscated. Now MANIAC appears in a brand new 4K restoration - scanned from the original 16 mm. Camera negative! - Sony Pictures