Maniac (1980)

Maniac Series Episode 1

1980 saw the release of several memorable slasher films, including Friday the 13th, Silent Scream, New Year’s Evil, and Prom Night.  Yet of all the 1980s slashers none may be more controversial than Maniac-a low budget splatter film with its unrated violence and Tom Savini’s gore effects.  The film has grown a cult following through home video but maniacal murderer Frank still lacks the name recognition of a Jason or a Michael Myers-yet it did warrant a 2012 remake starring Elijah Wood.  Does Joe Spinell’s psycho killer deserve a place in the pantheon of horror icons?  Listen to find out!