115: Maniac (1980 vs 2012)

Show Notes Episode Synopsis

This week the Hack or Slash team braces for shocking gore as they compare Maniac (1980) to its 2012 remake. The group considers revising their gore scales, ponders the scare factor of Elijah Wood, and debates the effectiveness of POV filmmaking. This episode contains spoilers.

Movie Details

1980 IMDB

Run time: 1h 27m

Release Date: March 6, 1981 (USA)

2012 IMDB

Run time: 1h 29m

Release Date: October 12, 2012 (USA)

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