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Madman (1982)

R 88 min  -  Horror  -   January 1982 (USA)
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At a summer camp for youths, cockey pre-teen calls out the name of mass serial killer "Madman Marz"... See full summary »

Director:

Joe Giannone

Writers:

Joe Giannone (screenplay), Joe Giannone (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Gaylen Ross, Tony Fish and Harriet Bass
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gaylen Ross Gaylen Ross ...
Betsy (as Alexis Dubin)
Tony Fish Tony Fish ...
T.P.
Harriet Bass Harriet Bass ...
Stacy
Seth Jones Seth Jones ...
Dave
Jan Claire Jan Claire ...
Ellie
Alexander Murphy Jr. Alexander Murphy Jr. ...
Bill (as Alex Murphy)
Jimmy Steele Jimmy Steele ...
Richie
Carl Fredericks Carl Fredericks ...
Max
Michael Sullivan Michael Sullivan ...
Dippy
Paul Ehlers Paul Ehlers ...
Madman Marz
Tom Veilleux Tom Veilleux ...
Tommy
Stephen Clark Stephen Clark ...
Jimmy
Vicki Kenneally Vicki Kenneally ...
Mary Ellen
Shelley Mathes Shelley Mathes ...
Shirley
Lori Mathes Lori Mathes ...
Jeanie
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Storyline

At a summer camp for youths, cockey pre-teen calls out the name of mass serial killer "Madman Marz". Suddenly, counselors are being maimed and slaughtered in various ways by the backwoodsman who has returned when his name was called. Written by Humberto Amador  

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Plot Keywords:

Summer Camp | Campfire | Father Murders Daughter | Shot In The Head | Topless Female Nudity  | See more »

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They thought they were alone. See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Madman, el loco See more »

Filming Locations:

Fish Cove Inn, Southampton, Long Island, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Legend Lives Company See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Paul Ehlers's son Jonathan Ehlers was born during the shooting of the movie. Paul received the news that his wife was in labor while filming a scene in full Madman Marz make-up. Paul went immediately to the hospital and held his newborn son for the first time while still wearing some of his Marz make-up and overalls covered with fake blood. See more »

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[first title card]
Title Card: It all started during a campfire at North Sea Cottages, a special retreat for gifted children...
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Connections

References The Shining (1980) See more »

Soundtracks

"Song of the Fifth Wind"
Sung by Tony Fish (as Tony Nunziata)
Written, Produced and Arranged by Gary Sales
© 1980 Gary Sales See more »