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Maniac

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 29m
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6.1/10
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Nora Arnezeder in Maniac (2012)
Frank is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and FrankÂ’s obsession escalates and the number of victims increases, it becomes clear that Frank is far more dangerous than he seems.
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As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
38K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,525
1,019
    • Franck Khalfoun
    • Alexandre Aja(screenplay)
    • Grégory Levasseur(screenplay)
    • Joe Spinell(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Elijah Wood
    • Nora Arnezeder
    • America Olivo
    • Franck Khalfoun
    • Alexandre Aja(screenplay)
    • Grégory Levasseur(screenplay)
    • Joe Spinell(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Elijah Wood
    • Nora Arnezeder
    • America Olivo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 193User reviews
    • 291Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Frank
    Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder
    • Anna
    America Olivo
    America Olivo
    • Frank's Mother
    Megan Duffy
    Megan Duffy
    • Lucie
    Brian Ames
    Brian Ames
    • 80's Man 1
    Genevieve Alexandra
    Genevieve Alexandra
    • Jessica
    Liane Balaban
    Liane Balaban
    • Judy
    Jan Broberg
    Jan Broberg
    • Rita
    Aaron Colom
    Aaron Colom
    • Alley Man
    Joshua Delagarza
    Joshua Delagarza
    • Martin Nunez
    • (as Joshua De La Garza)
    Alex Diaz
    • Puppeteer #2
    Eli Dupont
    • Young Frank
    Luis Fernandez-Gil
    Luis Fernandez-Gil
    • Waiter
    Dan Hunter
    Dan Hunter
    • Nick
    Devra Korwin
    • Saleswoman
    Akbar Kurtha
    Akbar Kurtha
    • Pharmacist
    Sal Landi
    Sal Landi
    • Police Chief
    Bryan Lugo
    Bryan Lugo
    • Officer Burton
      • Franck Khalfoun
      • Alexandre Aja(screenplay)
      • Grégory Levasseur(screenplay)
      • Joe Spinell(original screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Upon meeting Frank at the restaurant, Lucie says she's happy that he's not "Fat, with long black hair and greasy skin full of acne" which, whilst not flattering, would be an apt description of Joe Spinell's Frank, in the original.
    • Goofs
      Despite the film taking place from Frank's perspective, the shot where he follows Rita to her home reveals his shadow to the right - not taking place from Frank's POV.
    • Quotes

      Frank: [to his first victim] Please don't scream. You're beautiful.

    • Alternate versions
      In Germany, despite being released uncut theatrically, the video release was cut by approx. two minutes to retain the Not under 18 rating from the FSK. Uncut version has since been released on video with SPIO/JK approval.
    • Connections
      Featured in Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe: Episode #1.2 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Juno
      Written by Robin Coudert (as Rob) and Chloe Alper

      Performed by Robin Coudert (as Rob) and Chloe Alper

      Vocals by Chloe Alper

      Recorded and Mixed by Rob & Jack Lahana at Hippocampus Studios, Paris

      (p) 2012 La Petite Reine © 2012 Reine Multimedia Publishing / Because Editions

      Maniac © 2012 La Petite Reine / Studio 37

    User reviews193

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    7/10
    Well done but stomach-churning
    This is a very gory and bloody film and unless you don't mind watching these types of films you won't like it.

    I've not seen the original so I can't compare the two. Elijah Wood is an actor I like and he is excellent in this as the serial killing maniac. I found it hard to get into the film but this is one film that gradually improves as it goes along rather than fades away.

    Along with the bloody horror there are a number of really tense scenes. It is the most unsettling film I've seen in a while. Maniac is well filmed and uses some very interesting filming techniques. I can't say I enjoyed watching it too much was a bit too sadistic for my taste. However for it's type this is a very good effort.
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    • Nov 22, 2013

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    • Release date
      • January 2, 2013 (France)
      • France
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • La Petite Reine
      • Studio 37
      • Canal+
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    • 1 hour 29 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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