

Maniac
“I Warned You Not to Go Out Tonight.”
Overview
As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.
Top Cast

Elijah Wood
Frank Zito

Nora Arnezeder
Anna

America Olivo
Frank's Mother

Zoe Aggeliki
Jenna

Jan Broberg Felt
Rita

Joshua De La Garza
Martin

Dan Hunter
Nick / Clubber Boy

Genevieve Alexandra
Jessica

Liane Balaban
Judy

Megan Duffy
Lucie
Themes & Keywords
About Maniac
Maniac is a horror, thriller film released in 2012 exploring themes of prostitute, schizophrenia, mannequin, photographer, sadism, homicide. Directed by Franck Khalfoun, it stars Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, America Olivo. As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.
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