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Maniac

151934Dwain Esper
IMDb: 3.7/10Rotten: 89%
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"He menaced women with weird desires!"

An ex-vaudeville actor is working as the assistant to a doctor who has Frankenstein aspirations. The ex-vaudeville actor kills the doctor and decides to assume the identity of the dead physician.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Maniac (1934) about?

An ex-vaudeville actor is working as the assistant to a doctor who has Frankenstein aspirations. The ex-vaudeville actor kills the doctor and decides to assume the identity of the dead physician.

Who stars in Maniac?

Maniac stars Bill Woods (Don Maxwell), Horace B. Carpenter (Dr. Meirschultz), Ted Edwards (Buckley), Phyllis Diller (Mrs. Buckley), Theo Ramsey (Alice Maxwell). The film was directed by Dwain Esper.

How long is Maniac?

Maniac has a runtime of 51 min and premiered in 1934. It is rated 15.

Is Maniac worth watching?

Maniac holds an IMDb rating of 3.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Horror, Sci-Fi are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Maniac?

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