I, Madman (1989) with Erik Piepenburg

Virginia, an actress, bookstore employee, and voracious reader of trash fiction, becomes convinced that the author of the books she’s reading – who died some 30 years ago – is out there, on the streets of Los Angeles, committing grisly murders similar to the ones in his books.  Her detective boyfriend, Richard, along with the rest of the LAPD, is skeptical.  Is Virginia crazy?  Seeing things?  Drinking too much tea?  Or is she on to something, and everyone else has failed to see the ugly truth right under their noses, ears, lips, and scalp?
Intro, Math Club, and Debate Society (spoiler-free) 00:00-23:34
Honor Roll and Detention (spoiler-heavy) 23:35-55:13
Superlatives (so. many. spoilers.) 55:14-1:15:46

Director Tibor Takács

Screenplay David Chaskin

Featuring Randall William Cook, Michelle Fozounmayeh, Stephanie Hodge, Steven Memel, Clayton Rohner, Murray Rubin, Vance Valencia, Jenny Wright
Erik Piepenburg writes about horror for The New York Times, including a monthly column about new horror movies to stream. He also writes regularly for The Times about other topics, including gay culture and television. He is currently writing a book about the history of gay restaurants in America. Originally from Cleveland, he now lives with his partner in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC.

Our theme music is by Sir Cubworth, with embellishments by Edward Elgar.  Music from “I, Madman” by Michael Hoenig.  

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