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| Artist | Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada |
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| Credit | CFC in L.A. 35 |
| License | cc-by-2.0 |
| Desc | BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 09: Actress Liane Balaban attends The Canadian Film Centre cocktail reception celebrating the Telefilm Canada Features Comedy Lab held at Avalon Hotel on March 9, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage) |
| Usage | Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 |
2012 film by Franck Khalfoun
Maniac
| Released | 26 May 2012 (11 years, 1 months ago) |
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| Director | Franck Khalfoun |
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| Duration | 88 minutes |
| Genre | horror film, slasher film and thriller film |
| Composer | Robin Coudert |
| Production company | Canal+, Ciné+ and Blue Underground |
| Country of origin | France and United States of America |
| Screenwriter | Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur and Joe Spinell |
| Producer | Alexandre Aja, Thomas Langmann, William Lustig and Grégory Levasseur |
About Maniac
The 2012 film Maniac is a brutal and unflinching exploration of the mind of a serial killer. Directed by Franck Khalfoun and starring Elijah Wood, the film is a remake of the 1980 cult classic of the same name.
Wood delivers a chilling performance as Frank, a disturbed mannequin store owner who becomes obsessed with a young artist named Anna (Nora Arnezeder). As Frank's obsession grows, he begins to stalk and kill women, using their scalps to create a collection of mannequins that he believes are his only friends.
Khalfoun's direction is unrelenting, with the camera often taking on Frank's point of view as he stalks his victims. The film's use of first-person perspective and extreme violence has drawn comparisons to the controversial horror classic, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.
Maniac is not for the faint of heart, but for those who can stomach its brutality, it is a haunting and unforgettable experience. The film's soundtrack, composed by Rob, adds to the film's eerie atmosphere, with its pulsing synth beats and haunting melodies.
Overall, Maniac is a disturbing and effective horror film that is sure to leave a lasting impression on those who dare to watch it.
References:
- Rolling Stone. (2012, June 21). Maniac. https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/maniac-246098/
- Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Maniac. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/maniac_2012
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