Maniac (1980) Original Folded Italian Movie Poster 55x40

Maniac is a 1980 psychological horror film directed by William Lustig and co-written by Joe Spinell, who also stars as the lead character. The film follows Frank Zito, a deeply disturbed man haunted by childhood trauma and driven to murder women in brutal fashion, taking their scalps to decorate mannequins in his apartment. Set against the grimy backdrop of New York City, the film presents a disturbing portrait of madness and isolation, with graphic special effects by Tom Savini that contributed to its controversial reputation. Gritty, relentless, and unsettling, Maniac is a grim descent into the mind of a killer, blending slasher tropes with character-driven horror.