#80 - Maniac (1980): The Grittiest Slasher Film and "Sleezeploitation"

MAIN EPISODE: This week, Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers hosts, Joe and Trace, join to weigh in on the grittiest slasher flick of the 1980s, Maniac.

Listen now as we discuss the first film to capitalize on the slasher craze paved by John Carpenter's Halloween. Taking place in New York City, reminiscent of the Son of Sam serial killer, Frank Zito targets women, specifically sex workers, to be the victims of his deep-rooted anger. This unnerving film dives into the psyche of an unhinged and toxic individual. It is not an easy watch, but the film attempts to say something, rather than be a film with interesting gore special effects.

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