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Here's why Desperate Housewives shockingly killed Mike Delfino (James Denton) in season 8. Susan Meyer's (Teri Hatcher) romance with Mike was a big part of all 8 seasons of Desperate Housewives, and Mike's death is one of the most tragic storylines of all. No main or minor character was safe thanks to the high kill count on Desperate Housewives, but Mike's death was still a devastating moment.

Donny (Sal Landi) shoots and kills Mike in season 8, episode 16, "You Take For Granted." He drives by Mike and Susan's home, screams "Delfino!" and points his gun in his direction. Susan and Mike's neighbor Renee Perry (Vanessa Williams)'s boyfriend Ben Faulkner owes Donny a lot of money, as Donny helped him finance his real estate career, and Donny (Charles Mesure) doesn't accept that Renee attempts to pay the money back. This is one of the saddest deaths on Desperate Housewives as it happens...

Happy 2021, everyone! It’s been a few weeks, but we’re back with a brand-new edition of our weekly Blu-ray and DVD releases column to kick off this new year. And while we may not have a ton of titles headed home on Tuesday, we do have an excellent bunch of films all the same, including one of my favorite films of 2020, Love and Monsters, which hits various formats this week. Another film from last year that I really enjoyed was Brea Grant’s 12 Hour Shift, which hits both Blu-ray and DVD (and will be available On Demand) tomorrow, and if you have somehow never seen it, I highly recommend picking up the new Blu for Savage Streets, featuring Linda Blair.

Other releases for January 5th include Tintorera… Tiger Shark, From the Depths, Nina of the Woods, and Hacksaw.

12 Hour Shift

It's 1998, and over the course of one...

Starring Sal Landi, Andrew Divoff, Robert Culp, Karen Moncrieff Directed by Harry Bromley Davenport Distributed by Vinegar Syndrome Although I was born in the early ‘80s the formative years when I did most of my VHS watching came in the […]

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Happy Wednesday, "NCIS" fans. We hope you guys enjoyed last night's episode 5. Now,that it's in the books, CBS recently released their official press release for the upcoming episode 6 of the current NCIS season 16. It reveals that the NCIS crew is about to get seriously spooked! You know it's Halloween time so I guess they felt like they had to do a little something for it, and this is what they came up with. As usual, before we continue with this article, we must warn you guys that it does contain a few spoiler teasers for the upcoming episode 6. So, if you don't want to know any of the spoiler teasers for episode 6, I would suggest that you stop reading this article right now. However, if you have no problems with spoiler teasers, by all means keep reading this article. Alright, now that we got all of that out of the way,...

Stars: Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Liane Balaban, Morganne Slemp, Genevieve Alexandra, America Olivo, Sammi Rotibi, Sal Landi, Dan Hunter, Megan Duffy | Written by Alexander Aja, Gregory Levasseur | Directed by Franck Khalfoun

While aware that there is another Maniac review here on Nerdly, I felt the urge to review it myself after sitting down with the movie for the second time and being filled with the need to unleash words.

The original Maniac hit our screens in 1980 with Joe Spinell sludging up our televisions with his disturbingly dirty portrayal of Frank, the scalp obsessed nut-job with a heart of mould. It was a great horror movie with a fantastic lead performance and top notch gore courtesy of the maestro of visceral explosions, Tom Savini, who also has a small but memorable part in the original film.

Upon hearing the news a couple of years ago that Maniac was going to be...

New Castle season 6,episode 1 character spoilers hit the net. Recently, Spoiler TV ,served up a couple of new character spoilers for the upcoming season 6 of ABC's hit show, "Castle," via some casting call notices. It urns out that we're going to see the arrival of 6 new characters in episode 1. We'll see a new detective in action,a tech agent,a dangerous military dude,his girlfriend,and more. To kick things off, we've got character, Matt Hendricks. He's scheduled to appear in a 2 Episode Arc as a young and driven detective. Then there's Richmond , who is described as being a very efficient tech agent. Next up,is Frank Bronson,who is a former Military dude,and could be potentially dangerous,and he'll be joined by his girlfriend,named Jeanette Desmond. And to cap it off, we'll see an Eastern European blonde woman ,who is being held hostage by a Eastern European man.

Stars: Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Liane Balaban, Morganne Slemp, Genevieve Alexandra, America Olivo, Sammi Rotibi, Sal Landi, Dan Hunter, Megan Duffy | Written by Alexander Aja, Gregory Levasseur | Directed by Franck Khalfoun

After helming remakes of The Hills Have Eyes and Piranha, the gang behind the “trapped in a parking lot with a psycho” film P2 reunite for yet another remake of a 70s horror movie, this time the notorious video nasty starring Joe Spinell and directed by William Lustig - Maniac. Only this time it’s Frodo’s turn to go on a homicidal trip!

Yes, everyone’s favourite hobbit Elijah Wood steps into the shoes of Joe Spinell as the deranged Frank, owner of a quasi-abandoned mannequin store and all-round creepy dude who, to the outside world, seems like a typical loner. However Frank has issues, lots of them – migraines, hallucinations, strange Ocd-like compulsions – this is a man who...

Armed with a razor-sharp hunting knife, Frank (Elijah Wood) goes on the hunt in Los Angeles for fresh victims in the latest poster for Maniac. Franck Khalfoun (P2, High Tension) directs this intense thriller that follows Frank as he tries to keep his bloodlust under control, when he meets a young art student (Nora Arnezeder) seeking help for her upcoming exhibit. Hopefully, for Frank's sake, he doesn't wander out in public too often clenching a knife and a fistful of human hair, because people tend to notice that type of bad behavior in L.A.

Maniac comes to theaters June 21st, 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

Elijah Wood surveys his latest female victim in the bloody poster for Maniac, director Franck Khalfoun's horror remake debuting on VOD and in select theaters June 21. Based on William Lustig's 1980 classic of the same name, this thriller centers on Frank (Elijah Wood), a mannequin store owner whose unrelenting thirst for killing emerges once again. Check out a bedroom that is in serious need of some cleaning in this gruesome one-sheet.

Maniac comes to theaters June 21st, 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

A deranged Elijah Wood and a terrified Nora Arnezeder are showcased in six photos from Maniac, directed by Franck Khalfoun (P2). This remake of William Lustig's 1980 horror classic follows Frank (Elijah Wood), the reserved owner of a mannequin store who used to stalk the streets at night, looking for the perfect human scalps. When an artist (Nora Arnezeder) seeks Frank's help for her upcoming exhibit, his thirst for killing awakens inside him. Check out a bloody Elijah Wood as you've never seen him before in these shots from the upcoming thriller, in theaters June 21.

Maniac comes to theaters June 21st, 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

Heralded as one of the few great horror remakes of this decade, the second trailer has arrived for director Franck Khalfoun's Maniac. Beloved Hollywood icon Elijah Wood stars as a mannequin shop worker who deals with the torrid memories of his promiscuous mother by stalking and killing female prey. Watch as Frank's creepy hobby turns into a deadly obsession after meeting a beautiful photographer (Nora Arnezeder). Do you have the guts to watch?

Maniac - Trailer 2

Maniac comes to theaters June 21st, 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

Director Gregory Hatanaka is, to put it mildly, a madman. His films are wild concoctions of disparate influences jammed together with an urgent energy, the sorts of things that seem steeped more in experimental theater than they do with any sort of mainstream film culture. He first came to attention here thanks to his 2006 effort Mad Cowgirl and he's back now with Blue Dream.James Duval, Dominique Swain, Pollyanna McIntosh, Kayden Kross, Noah Hathaway, Walter Koenig, Sal Landi and Richard Riehle star in the story of a news writer who finds himself caught up in a world of sex, drugs and corporate takeovers as he tries to solve a series of murders. This, of course, only scratches the surface of what Hatanaka is up to....

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The 1980′s horror-classic remake, Maniac, starring Elijah Wood, still doesn’t have a domestic release date at this time, although we expect it to arrive some time later this year.

On January 3rd, the full 16-song soundtrack was released on iTunes, which fans can buy for $10.99. Each individual song is also available for 99 cents.

The cover art for this CD has also been released, and it seems they are taking a page from the original Maniac poster.

You can take a look at the soundtrack art, compare it with the original film’s poster and tell us what you think in the comments.

Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and also stars Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

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The horror remake Maniac, starring Elijah Wood, still doesn't have a domestic release date at this time, although we expect it to arrive some time later this year. Today, the full 16-song soundtrack was released on iTunes, which fans can buy in its entirety for $10.99. Each individual song is also available for just 99 cents. The cover art for this CD has also been released, and it seems they are taking a page from the original Maniac poster. Take a look at the soundtrack art, and compare it with the 1980 Maniac poster. You can clickHere to purchase the soundtrack on iTunes.

Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

Director Franck Khalfoun's horror remake Maniac still doesn't have a domestic release date set through IFC Films as of yet. While we wait for news of when this may hit theaters, the first six minutes of this thriller have arrived. Elijah Wood stars as Frank, the isolated owner of a mannequin store who moonlights as a serial killer with a bizarre appetite for human scalps. By night, he scours the streets for new victims, until he becomes obsessed with a young artist named Anna (Nora Arnezeder). Take a look at the opening moments of this bloody horror tale, and stay tuned for news about when this will hit theaters next year.

Maniac - First 6 Minutes

Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

They will never understand… as long as you keep the secret! Huh! We have a much better version of that red band trailer for the upcoming Maniac movie, as well as some new images from the whole thing, so I definitely recommend you to check it out! Elijah Wood and Nora Arnezeder together in a totally sick and creepy film which comes from director Franck Khalfoun and is, by the way, written by Alexandre Aja? Sign me in, please!

We previously shared an international red band trailer (not much of a quality, though) and some cool images from the movie, and as you’ll see, this new video looks pretty much the same. But what the hell – you can consider this report as a little reminder that Khalfoun’s movie opens soon, and that you should not miss it!

Maniac is actually the remake of of the 1980 film (directed by...

Back in May, the first trailer was released for Maniac, the latest from P2 director Franck Khalfoun. Unfortunately, that was just a green band trailer that couldn't show the proper levels of gore displayed in this thriller. Today, we have the red band trailer in all of its glorious, bloody splendor, showcasing Elijah Wood as a crazed Los Angeles loner who lives in a mannequin factory and has an insatiable taste for human scalps.

clickHere to take a look at this age-restricted trailer, featuring brief glimpses of female nudity and plenty of blood.

Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

Maniac

Stars: Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Liane Balaban, Morganne Slemp, Genevieve Alexandra, America Olivo, Sammi Rotibi, Sal Landi, Dan Hunter, Megan Duffy | Written by Alexander Aja, Gregory Levasseur | Directed by Franck Khalfoun

After helming remakes of The Hills Have Eyes and Piranha, the gang behind the “trapped in a parking lot with a psycho” film P2 reunite for yet another remake of a 70s horror movie, this time the notorious video nasty starring Joe Spinelli and directed by William Lustig - Maniac. Only this time it’s Frodo’s turn to go on a homicidal trip!

Yes, everyone’s favourite hobbit Elijah Wood steps into the shoes of Joe Spinelli as the deranged Frank, owner of a quasi-abandoned mannequin store and all-round creepy dude who, to the outside world, seems like a typical loner. However Frank has issues, lots of them – migraines, hallucinations, strange Ocd-like compulsions – this is a man...

Straight out of Cannes comes our first look at Maniac, director Franck Khalfoun's remake of the 1980 slasher flick. Watch as mannequin storeowner Elijah Wood develops a taste for scalps in this bloody trailer.

Maniac - Trailer

Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

An incomplete French teaser trailer, unfortunately. But what you do get (around 90 seconds) is pretty intense, it is in English, and more importantly, Elijah Wood is pretty wicked. Really, who knew Frodo Baggins could be so scary? The film is currently selling over at Cannes, so who knows when we’ll get the full trailer/teaser, but when we do get it we will update this post. Until then, this will just have to do. Just when the streets seemed safe, a serial killer with a fetish for scalps is back and on the hunt. Frank is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank’s obsession escalates, it becomes clear that she has unleashed a long-repressed compulsion to stalk and kill. Also starring America Olivo, Nora Arnezeder,...

A new teaser trailer for the Franck Khalfoun helmed remake of psycho flick 'Maniac', starring Elijah Wood ('Sin City'), has emerged from the Cannes Film Festival. The movie co-stars Nora Arnezeder ('Safe House'), Hank Azaria ('Run Fatboy Run'), America Olivo ('Bitch Slap', 'No One Lives') and Sal Landi and the freaky new teaser which is largely Pov features various elements of brutality, nudity, horror and a topless chick. Alexandre Aja ('The Hills Have Eyes', 'Mirrors', 'Piranha 3D') and co-writer Gregory Levasseur once again get their teeth into a redo by providing the script based on the original William Lustig helmed horror from 1980. You can check out the new teaser below....

We have the first three official photos from director Franck Khalfoun's remake of the 1980 horror film Maniac. Check out a bloody Elijah Wood, who stars as a mannequin storeowner with a taste for scalps.

Just when the streets seemed safe, a serial killer with a fetish for scalps is back and on the hunt. Frank is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank's obsession escalates, it becomes clear that she has unleashed a long-repressed compulsion to stalk and kill.

Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

The 'Maniac' remake is coming to life at last by revealing a trio of new stills from the redo based on William Lustig's 80's slasher flick. The pics have appeared ahead of its premiere this month and features two of its stars Elijah Wood ('Sin City') - looking bloody, and Nora Arnezeder ('Safe House') looking hot. Franck Khalfoun's ('P2') directs from a script provided by Gregory Levasseur and horror remake expert Alexandre Aja ('The Hills Have Eyes', 'Mirrors', 'Piranha 3D'). Hank Azaria ('Run Fatboy Run'), America Olivo ('Bitch Slap', 'No One Lives') and Sal Landi also star in the upcoming slash fest. Maniac' will receive its premiere at this years Cannes Film Festival which runs from 16 to 27 May. Check out the new stills below....

To celebrate the release of the upcoming film Poe, tons of the cast and crew of the film will be gathering at Dark Delicacies to sign autographs for the fans. We've got a full list of the attendees you can count on meeting.

Poe writer, director, producer Francis Xavier will be on hand with several producers, F/X and set design artist as well as 10 members of the cast, including David Fine and Stelio Savante. The autograph session will be held at Dark Delicacies on May 12 at 2pm.

Check out the trailer for Poe below. The film becomes available everywhere on May 8. For more, visit the official Poe website and give a like to Poe on Facebook.

From the Press Release

To promote the release of Poe, the cast and crew of the film will be at Dark Delicacies (3512 West Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505) on May 12th at 2pm to autograph for fans.

Mary Alice: "Orson Hodge had always known one thing, Bree Van de Kamp was the perfect woman for him. When he was sick she nursed him back to health...and when he suffered a terrible injury she did things he couldn't. So now that Bree was suffering Orson intended to take care of her." Bree (Marcia Cross) tells Orson (Kyle MacLachlan) how she was abandoned by her friends after the dinner party. Mary Alice (Brenda Strong) "Yes Orson Hodge knew that Bree was the perfect woman for him and now that he had her back, he had no intention of letting her go." Mary Alice: "Lynette Scavo had discovered the silver lining of separation; shared custody. For three glorious days a week, she had no child demanding her attentions. No one to set an example for, and plenty of time to exercise - but Lynette forgot when it comes to being a mother,...

Mary Alice: "Bree Van de Kamp had always enjoyed a sterling reputation...kind to strangers and for greeting them with a warm welcome...never had the heart to turn anyone away...her generosity knew no bounds." Bree (Marcia Cross) tells her latest conquest to leave, as she's clearly out of control when it comes to men. The alarm rings so that Karen (Kathryn Joosten) doesn't see them leaving her house. Bree isn't in a relationship with anyone. Mary Alice (Brenda Strong) "Yes Bree had always enjoyed a sterling reputation and she saw no reason that should change." Mary Alice: "In the life of every housewife there comes a time for renovation...when a romantic evening becomes an unsightly mess - sometimes the only thing that needs to be removed is a memory." Gaby (Eva Longoria) wants her place redecorated by Renee (Vanessa Williams) and Lynette (Felicity Huffman), especially...

Mary Alice: "It's always easy to know who our friends are...when we're deluding ourselves - but the best of friends will tell you the truth even when they know it will upset you." Bree (Marcia Cross) shows the note to Lynette (Felicity Huffman) and Gaby (Eva Longoria). Gaby asks why someone would kill for them. Susan isn't here and so can't be pencilled in with the news. She'll accuse them of keeping yet another secret from her. Then she's keeping one from them too. Lynette says they're still angry about each other. Gaby implies Bree knows about the letters and the link between them and Lynette agrees. Bree doesn't believe this is about her. Mary Alice (Brenda Strong) "yes, only your friends will tell you the truth, so when they warn you about someone suspicious; maybe you should listen to them." Someone watches Bree. Mary Alice: "Susan...

Francis Xavier's new film Poe now has an official release date, and in a new turn of events, a sequel has already been announced. This film, whose synopsis reminds us of The Silence of the Lambs, will become available on May 8 via Maverick Entertainment Group.

Written and directed by Xavier, Poe stars Stelio Savante, David Fine, Gene Silvers and Sal Landi. The only info we have on the planned sequel is the title will be Poe II: The Return of Dr. Casey. More details to follow as we get them. For more info visit the official Poe website and give it a like on the Poe Facebook page.

Synopsis

Brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey is a serial killer who goes by the name The Chef. One night 11 years ago his wife found out. He was arrested and imprisoned at Marathon County Asylum for the criminally insane. Eleven years pass and he is released,...

Billed as "Saw meets The Silence of the Lambs", Poe has a its work cut out for itself to live up to that label. With a release date scheduled for May 2012, we've gotten our first look at the trailer for this cannibalistic treat.

Written and directed by Francis Xavier, Poe is part torture and torment, part dinner. Mostly torture and torment. The film, from Metropolis Pictures Entertainment, stars Stelio Savante, David Fine, Gene Silvers and Sal Landi.

Take a look at the trailer below, and then visit the official Poe website . Also be sure to give it a "like" on the Poe Facebook page .

About Poe

Coming soon! Brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey is a serial killer who goes by the name The Chef. One night 11 years ago his wife found out. He was arrested and imprisoned at Marathon County Asylum for the criminally insane. Eleven years pass, and he is released,...

Maniac remake actress Nora Arnezeder of Safe House, talks Maniac remake starring Elijah Wood Nora Arnezeder spoke to ShockTillYouDrop about her part in the remake of William Lustig's 1980 movie Maniac. The original film told of a serial killer who randomly picks female victims in New York, seeing them as vengeance for all the years under the care of his abusive mother. The remake's being helmed by Franck Khalfoun (Piranha, P2, High Tension) from the script by Alexandre Aja and Grégory Levasseur, based on the original screenplay by William Lustig. Cast also includes America Olivo, Liane Balaban, Morgane Slemp, Sal Landi, Sammi Rotibi and Genevieve Alexandra...

Maniac remake actress Nora Arnezeder of Safe House, talks Maniac remake starring Elijah Wood Nora Arnezeder spoke to ShockTillYouDrop about her part in the remake of William Lustig's 1980 movie Maniac. The original film told of a serial killer who randomly picks female victims in New York, seeing them as vengeance for all the years under the care of his abusive mother. The remake's being helmed by Franck Khalfoun (Piranha, P2, High Tension) from the script by Alexandre Aja and Grégory Levasseur, based on the original screenplay by William Lustig. Cast also includes America Olivo, Liane Balaban, Morgane Slemp, Sal Landi, Sammi Rotibi and Genevieve Alexandra...

Maniac remake actress Nora Arnezeder of Safe House, talks Maniac remake starring Elijah Wood Nora Arnezeder spoke to ShockTillYouDrop about her part in the remake of William Lustig's 1980 movie Maniac. The original film told of a serial killer who randomly picks female victims in New York, seeing them as vengeance for all the years under the care of his abusive mother. The remake's being helmed by Franck Khalfoun (Piranha, P2, High Tension) from the script by Alexandre Aja and Grégory Levasseur, based on the original screenplay by William Lustig. Cast also includes America Olivo, Liane Balaban, Morgane Slemp, Sal Landi, Sammi Rotibi and Genevieve Alexandra...

Franck Khalfoun's ('P2') new 'Maniac' reboot will hopefully see Elijah Wood ('Happy Feet 2') return to his maniacal best much like he attempted as Kevin the cannibal in Robert Rodriguez's 'Sin City'. Wood plays stab-happy psychopath Frank in the remake based on William Lustig's 1980's slasher flick. And now the delectable America Olivo ('Bitch Slap', 'No One Lives') has signed up to play Frank's abusive dead mother, who will apear to Wood's character in the form of hallucinations. Gorgeous actress Olivo (below) appeared on the cover of Playboy on the June 2009 issue. The remake comes from a script penned by Gregory Levasseur and Alexandre Aja ('Mirrors' and 'Piranha 3D'). Nora Arnezeder ('Safe House'), Hank Azaria ('Run Fatboy Run') and Sal Landi all co-star. Check out the plot synopsis for the reboot below.

Friday the 13th hottie America Olivo has been cast to play Frank's mother opposite Elijah Wood in the upcoming remake of Maniac. How can she play the mom to an actor who is only three years younger than her? Acting! Well, and she will be appearing in flashbacks. More after the break. Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) is writing and producing this remake of the 1980 William Lustig trash classic, with Franck Khalfoun (P2) directing. In Maniac, Wood plays a schitzophrenic young man who kills women brutally and randomly as a sort of revenge against an abusive childhood at the hands of his mother. Others in the cast include Sal Landi (Poe, A Crack in the Floor) and Morgane Slemp (Hostel III). News of...

Some interesting casting news is coming out of the IMDb (so take that for what it's worth) pertaining to the remake of William Lustig's classic slasher film Maniac. The cause of all of our killer's lunacy has been chosen ... and more!

According to the site America Olivo (pictured; Friday the 13th, Bitch Slap) will play the mother of Frank (Elijah Wood) in Franck Khalfoun's remake of the 1980's classic Maniac.

Other casting news includes Morgane Slemp (Hostel: Part III, R.I.P.D., Dracula 3D, Total Recall), Sal Landi (Poe), Dan Hunter, Freedom (Gangster Squad), Délé Ogundiran, Steffinnie Phrommany, and Joshua De La Garza co-starring alongside previously announced Nora Arnezeder and Genevieve Alexandra.

Directed by Franck Khalfoun and produced by Alexandre Aja and Gregory Lavasseur, Maniac casts Wood in the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey,...

According to the unreliable IMDb, the incredibly sexy America Olivo (Friday the 13th, Bitch Slap) will play the mother of Frank (Elijah Wood) in Franck Khalfoun's now-filming remake of the 1980's classic Maniac. They also report that Morgane Slemp, Sal Landi, Dan Hunter, Freedom, Délé Ogundiran, Steffinnie Phrommany and Joshua De La Garza will also star alongside previously announced Nora Arnezeder and Genevieve Alexandra. Produced by Alex Aja, "Wood plays the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey, all the while suffering from hallucinations that throw him back into the past, when he was abused by his own mother. In his twisted mind, he gains a measure of revenge against his mother with each kill."...

Elijah Wood ('Sin City', 'Happy Feet 2') has been snapped on the set of horror remake 'Maniac' being...well a maniac! Wood stars in the Franck Khalfoun ('P2') helmed redo of William Lustig's slasher flick from 1980 and plays antique mannequin salesman and deranged murderer Frank Zito. In the new on-set pics you can see Elijah giving some poor young lady (played by Genevieve Alexandra) a good old fashioned stabbing with his buck knife. Khalfoun has previously stated that the movie would be shot largely from Zito's point of view and of course a horror remake wouldn't be official if it didn't have Alexandre Aja attached. Aja, responsible for helming remakes 'The Hills Have Eyes', 'Mirrors' and 'Piranha 3D', will produce and also co-wrote the new script along with Gregory Levasseur. French actress Nora Arnezeder ('...

When hobbits go bad, they look like Elijah Wood murderin’ women in “Maniac”, a redo of the 1890 movie of the same name by William Lustig. Check out some set images from Wood’s latest, which finds the former happy-go-lucky hobbit engaging in some, er, not so happy-go-lucky actions with an unfortunate female victim. “Maniac” finds Wood playing Frank, a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins, who gets his jollies off murdering women in an attempt to exact revenge against his mother, who had, not surprisingly, abused the little chap when he was a wee tyke. “Wrong Turn at Tahoe” and “P2′s” Franck Khalfoun directs. Wood stars, with Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, and Dan Hunter in the cast. “Maniac” features a screenplay by co-writer Alexandre Aja of “Piranha 3D” fame (though for my money, he’ll always be the guy who...

Elijah Wood was recently spotted on the set of director Franck Khalfoun's upcoming Maniac remake, written and produced by Piranha 3D director Alexandre Aja. Seen here menacing his latest victim (Genevieve Alexandra) with his signature buck knife, Elijah Wood will recreate the role of Frank from the original 1980 horror classic Maniac, about a creepy loner who works in an antique mannequin shop by day, then kills helpless woman at night due, in part, to his hatred towards his abusive mother. Check out these first scary set images below.

Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.

With an already awesome catalogue of output on both DVD and Blu-ray under their belts, the UK’s favourite cult label, Arrow Video, is a genre force to be reckoned with. So if you just can’t keep your mitts off of the quality material they keep firing out, then feast your eyes on some seriously juicy upcoming releases!

23rd May – The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (Blu-ray)

When Sam, an American writer living in Rome, witnesses an attempted murder in an art gallery and reports the crime to the police, he unwittingly sets the killer’s sights on himself and his beautiful model girlfriend. Things soon start to unravel as it becomes clear that, with the identity of the villain very much open to question, Sam himself is a prime suspect in the case. As the murders continue, Sam begins his own investigations into the serial killings, hoping to somehow clear his name.

Another new trailer for Francis Xavier's maniacal tale of madness, Poe, has hit online, and we have it right here along with a placemat, a fork and a knife for you! Dig in!

Poe stars Greg Travis, Sal Landi, Felissa Rose, Gene Silvers and Maray Ayres. For more visit the official Poe website.

Synopsis

Poe, written and directed by Francis Xavier, tells the story of brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine - Rent, The Red Door), who is a serial killer known only by the name of 'Chef'. His need for notoriety causes the doctor to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante - "Ugly Betty", My Super Ex-Girlfriend), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right, with an offer to write his biography. Poe is intrigued and agrees to the assignment. Dr. Casey, along with his butler,...

It's been a while since we last talked about Francis Xavier's latest horror film, Poe, but good things come to those who wait. Good things like the first ever clip!

Synopsis

Poe, written and directed by Francis Xavier, tells the story of brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine - Rent, The Red Door) who is a serial killer known only by the name of 'Chef'. His need for notoriety causes the doctor to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante - "Ugly Betty", My Super Ex-Girlfriend), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right, with an offer to write his biography. Poe is intrigued and agrees to the assignment. Dr. Casey along with his butler Mr. Peeples (Mike Iorio - My Super Ex-Girlfriend) lures women to his home under the alias of film director Jack Conway with the...

The first trailer and poster for Francis Xavier's Poe has been released by Metropolis Pictures Entertainment. In the trailer for Poe a mutilated, nude, female corpse is investigated by detectives as a serial killer named "The Chef" turns aspiring actresses into chuck. A slight nod to famous American writer Edgar Allan Poe is provided by Xavier and fans with an interest in the film need to be eighteen or older to step inside, as Poe sets the standard for Red Band trailers.

A partial synopsis for Poe here:

"Poe tells the story of brilliant and wealthy Dr. Andrew Casey (David Fine; Rent, The Red Door) who is a serial killer known by the name of The Chef. His need for notoriety causes Dr. Andrew Casey to seek out writer Johnathan Poe (Stelio Savante), a descendant of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and a brilliant writer in his own right,...

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Danny doesn’t trust Skip, or really, anyone else, so when Skip suggests they bond by putting together an old Indian motorcycle that belonged to Danny’s grandfather,...