Maniac review
- 24
- 5
20th December 2003
At last a so called " Video nasty " that has been released uncut. We have a stalk and slash film with a real difference. This is the story of Frank who has obviously had a very abusive childhood, who is going around killing women and then scalping them to then nail their hair on to manaquins he keeps in his apartment.
The great thing about this film is the killer isn't a far fetched masked, only see his hands sort of killer. He is a person that has feelings and even regrets the unspeakable acts he carries out... you even get to feel a sort of pity for him... but not for long !!!
The special effects are superb, carried out by Tom Savini ( Friday 13th)... the extra's on the DVD are once again excellent.
To be honest I am very suprised the BBFC let this one go uncut.. but very glad they did. Please be warned this is brutal stuff.. but the reason I enjoyed it... is because it is very well made and acted.. this is a hell of a lot more scarier than any slasher film made these days.
I dare you to watch this alone with the lights out !!!!
