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Maniacts (2001) -- Two serial killers meet and fall in love in an asylum for the criminally insane. Upon escaping their corrupt captors, they flee to the country to try and lead a happy, normal life. Unfortunately, "normal" turns out to be a state of mind...

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5.3/10   140 votes
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Writer (WGA):
C.W. Cressler (written by)
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Tagline:
Just two crazy kids in love...
Plot:
Two serial killers meet and fall in love in an asylum for the criminally insane. Upon escaping their corrupt captors... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Jeff Fahey ... Joe Spinelli

Kellie Waymire ... Beth Windsor
John Furlong ... Prometheus J. Boley
Mel Winkler ... Mason

Leslie Easterbrook ... Matron Knull

Jeremiah Birkett ... Jumpy (as Jeremiah W. Birkett)

Vincent Guastaferro ... Tapeman

Bob Bancroft ... Dr. Denton Speck
Simon Brooke ... Carp

Bob Koherr ... Bull

Christopher Maleki ... Simon Burke (as Chris Maleki)

Robyn Reede ... Therapist
Marion Ramsey ... Hooker

Anthony Dilio ... Esai (as Dilio)
John Patrick Patti ... D.A. Ben Rogers
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
ManiaX (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence/gore and language.
Runtime:
USA:92 min
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Quotes:
Gang Girl: I want to hear you scream.
Beth Windsor: [quietly, sarcastically] Ouch.
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Poor mans Benny & Joon, 20 May 2005
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Author: timothy filer from Lichfield, Great Brittain

I agree with other users comments I picked this up as an ex-rental for about £1, thinking it was going to be remotely enjoyable pap. But it is a very funny, dark and original take on mental insanity. It has everything good gore, great dialogue, especially some of Jeff Fahy's one liner's, and a story & plot that keeps you interested & care about the two main characters. I can't understand why this has not had greater recognition, The cover does it no justice, as my summary say's it is a type of poor mans Benny & Joon, Eg two complicated souls trying to find themselves in society. The film is also dedicated to Jo Spinel of such fame as, Taxi Driver, Maniac, Fanactic & The Godfather. A fine film and worth seeing if you get the chance

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