Directed by Khalfoun (P2) and written by Alexandre Aja and Gregory Levasseur, the film is a redo of William Lustig’s sweaty, sleazy 1980s film and we’re happy to report the updated version retains a certain lurid nature, is very violent and is made fresh by an aesthetic choice that proved to be challenging on both a narrative and technical level for the filmmakers and cast: Much of the film is done from the killer’s POV.
Wood plays Frank, a man – haunted by seedy memories of his promiscuous mother – who works in a mannequin shop by day and stalks ‘n kills women by night. Things take a turn in his life when he meets a beautiful photographer (Nora Arnezeder). Filled with stabbing, scalping, heavy breathing, a wild-eyed Elijah Wood and a killer ’80s-esque score, Maniac should sate the appetite of those looking for a hard slasher film.
ShockTillYouDrop.com stuck around for the post-screening for the Q&A; here are some highlights.
Stay tuned for our full interview with Khalfoun about Maniac next week!
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