Maniac
Directed by Franck Khalfoun
Elijah Wood stars in this gruesome remake of Bill Lustig’s serial killer classic about a troubled man whose childhood trauma leads him to murder and scalp beautiful women. Director Franck Khalfoun (P2) and screenwriter Alexandre Aja (HORNS) stick to the original’s story structure, but shoot the film entirely in first-person POV, which places the audience in the role of the killer, seeing what he sees and experiencing all the physical mechanics of murder in a uniquely chilling way. Dario Argento and DRIVE fans should appreciate the gorgeous Goblin-esque score.
Elijah Wood stars in this gruesome remake of Bill Lustig’s serial killer classic.
Cast: Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, America Olivo
Member Reviews
Elijah Wood is a revelation. Those big blue eyes that spoke of boyish innocence as Frodo, take on a much more sinister effect in this and add to the creepiness and believable aura of a killer acting out boyhood trauma. He does a great job. An artful thread is added to the story with aplomb, the sinisterness of mannequins bought out chillingly well. Highly recommended.
One of the best slashers of all time.
Mr Frodo hasn't quite been the same since he returned from Mordor. Joking aside, this movie is incredible. Very well shot and unique, (gore) effects are really well done, very interesting take on horror; seeing it from the antagonists perspective. Story is really cool and told very well too. As well as all these great points, the acting is in point and Elijah was spectacular in it. This is the third time I've watched this film and it literally seems to get better each time.
Friend recommend
Good crime thriller, good watch