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6,1/10
42.045
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Während er einem jungen Künstler bei ihrer bevorstehenden Ausstellung hilft, tauchen die tödlichen, unterdrückten Wünsche des Eigentümers eines Schaufensterpuppenladens an die Oberfläche.Während er einem jungen Künstler bei ihrer bevorstehenden Ausstellung hilft, tauchen die tödlichen, unterdrückten Wünsche des Eigentümers eines Schaufensterpuppenladens an die Oberfläche.Während er einem jungen Künstler bei ihrer bevorstehenden Ausstellung hilft, tauchen die tödlichen, unterdrückten Wünsche des Eigentümers eines Schaufensterpuppenladens an die Oberfläche.
- Regie
- Drehbuch
- Hauptbesetzung
- Auszeichnungen
- 4 Gewinne & 5 Nominierungen insgesamt
Joshua Delagarza
- Martin Nunez
- (as Joshua De La Garza)
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Now this movie isn't for the weak of heart or for people that have weak stomachs. The kills in this movie is realistic and very gruesome looking. Although it lacks tension, it's better than a lot of the redundant slasher movies that go straight to DVD. What is unique about this movie is that it put you in the view point of the killer and for the most part goes in a first person view direction. And just with that this movie can get difficult to watch at points. Watching this movie was liked watching a slasher version of "Enter the Void" except instead of a wandering spirit, it's in the view point of the killer. Elijah Wood is really good at playing this obsessive, creepy or mentally unstable psycho killer roles. And he really nails it in this one as well. Although it lacks in tension it makes up for it with the visuals and the psychological aspect of things. Now I haven't seen the original and while this is a remake, I think it's a stand alone film. It's a disturbing film from start to finish and will have most people's attention that can handle it, all the way through. Psycho slasher movie fans will most definitely enjoy this one.
7.6/10
7.6/10
Well well well...a movie that put this lady off from dating a fellow for quite some time. There are a lot other films out there with the same title. Don't get confused, this is the 2012 title. Others claim to be horror but are just cheap jokes. This movie is quality gore, serious in tone, strong writing of characters. Tight taut terrific direction. Stunning 'acting' from the 'Maniac'.
A psychopath on the loose. Or should I just say, a young boy with unresolved mother issues as a result of which others (girls, in particular) have to suffer?
Once he sets his eyes on the next target, nothing gets in the way. Very cunningly he establishes where the victims live and like a skilled craftsman carries out his hideous crimes, without remorse, second thoughts or hesitation.
Pivotal to the story is the appearance of an artist who has an acute interests in these plastic mannequins something that appeals greatly to the disturbed young man. Much as his instincts are ever present she somehow causes him to not be himself which is no little thing.
Great job has been done to bring intensity on the screen. We follow the troubled man, we agonise as he prepares his next murder, we feel sorrow when he indulges his animal instincts. Elijah wood is outstanding as the loner with a dark secret.
Another plus would have to be how the director gives it a very 80's look and feel without ever misleading us from the fact that it is a very modern day story.
Ultimately, although the direction by a Frenchman has its obvious advantages it remains a Hollywood movie. Hyperbole, gory scenes for the sake of it and a sense of stretched reality deprive this appealing story from further deserved points.
Once he sets his eyes on the next target, nothing gets in the way. Very cunningly he establishes where the victims live and like a skilled craftsman carries out his hideous crimes, without remorse, second thoughts or hesitation.
Pivotal to the story is the appearance of an artist who has an acute interests in these plastic mannequins something that appeals greatly to the disturbed young man. Much as his instincts are ever present she somehow causes him to not be himself which is no little thing.
Great job has been done to bring intensity on the screen. We follow the troubled man, we agonise as he prepares his next murder, we feel sorrow when he indulges his animal instincts. Elijah wood is outstanding as the loner with a dark secret.
Another plus would have to be how the director gives it a very 80's look and feel without ever misleading us from the fact that it is a very modern day story.
Ultimately, although the direction by a Frenchman has its obvious advantages it remains a Hollywood movie. Hyperbole, gory scenes for the sake of it and a sense of stretched reality deprive this appealing story from further deserved points.
This movie is disturbing and disgusting but if you're watching it that's the point. It had a lot of points that made me feel -- for lack of a better word -- plain icky.
Elijah Wood does a great job dialing up the creep factor -- he is incredibly believable as an unadulterated psychopath. Maniac recently got banned in some locales because of its content, so that alone says that it does well in the horror genre.
It's unsettling, creepy, gross. It does what it sets out to do pretty well. The direction is good in this film as is the cinematography; for a remake it was exceptional!
Elijah Wood does a great job dialing up the creep factor -- he is incredibly believable as an unadulterated psychopath. Maniac recently got banned in some locales because of its content, so that alone says that it does well in the horror genre.
It's unsettling, creepy, gross. It does what it sets out to do pretty well. The direction is good in this film as is the cinematography; for a remake it was exceptional!
Incredibly well shot, with an inventive first hand P.O.V. gimmick that actually works and brings enough originality to the plate to give it a reason for a reboot. It's about as unpleasant as the original film, but with a little less grit and sleaziness. I definitely cringed and had to close my eyes a few times. It's nice to "see" Elijah Wood in a role like this. We don't really get very many glimpses of him since it's all shot from his P.O.V., but he turns in a great performance.
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- WissenswertesUpon meeting Frank at the restaurant, Lucie says she's happy that he's not "Fat, with long black hair and greasy skin full of acne" which, whilst not flattering, would be an apt description of Joe Spinell's Frank, in the original.
- PatzerWhen Frank drives his van back to his studio apartment, it's night. Upon changing scenes, it's now day - not sunrise in this case as it would take quite some time before the sun would come up.
- Alternative VersionenIn Germany, despite being released uncut theatrically, the video release was cut by approx. two minutes to retain the Not under 18 rating from the FSK. Uncut version has since been released on video with SPIO/JK approval.
- VerbindungenFeatured in Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe: Folge #1.2 (2013)
- SoundtracksJuno
Written by Robin Coudert (as Rob) and Chloe Alper
Performed by Robin Coudert (as Rob) and Chloe Alper
Vocals by Chloe Alper
Recorded and Mixed by Rob & Jack Lahana at Hippocampus Studios, Paris
(p) 2012 La Petite Reine © 2012 Reine Multimedia Publishing / Because Editions
Maniac © 2012 La Petite Reine / Studio 37
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Box Office
- Budget
- 6.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 31.081 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 5.571 $
- 23. Juni 2013
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 2.631.275 $
- Laufzeit
- 1 Std. 29 Min.(89 min)
- Farbe
- Sound-Mix
- Seitenverhältnis
- 2.35 : 1
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