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7/10Brought to you by Troma Team. This one is more of a straight slasher than the Toxic Avenger / Nukem High varieties. As good as other slasher movies of that time.
Reviewed on April 26, 2025
Maniac Cop(1988)
You have the right to remain silent…forever.
6.1(546)1h 25m1988-05-13
ActionHorrorMysteryCrime
Maniac Cop Synopsis
A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City.
Maniac Cop (1988) is a action, horror, mystery and crime film directed by William Lustig, released on May 13, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon and Richard Roundtree. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 546 ratings.
- Director:
- William Lustig
- Writers:
- Larry Cohen
- Producers:
- Larry Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- Vincent J. Rabe
- Composer:
- Jay Chattaway
- Production:
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
- Budget:
- $1,100,000
- Revenue:
- $671,382
- Status:
- Released
Maniac Cop (1988) Trailer
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Maniac Cop (1988) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Maniac Cop Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Atkins
as Frank McCrae
Bruce Campbell
as Jack Forrest
Laurene Landon
as Theresa Mallory
Richard Roundtree
as Commissioner Pike
William Smith
as Captain Ripley
Robert Z'Dar
as Matt Cordell
Sheree North
as Sally Noland
Nina Arvesen
as Regina Sheperd
- Nick Barbaro
Nick Barbaro
as Councilman
- Lou Bonacki
Lou Bonacki
as Detective Lovejoy
- Barry Brenner
Barry Brenner
as Coroner
Victoria Catlin
as Ellen Forrest
Key crew
Directed by William Lustig, written by Larry Cohen, produced by Larry Cohen.
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Maniac Cop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 546 ratings.
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Maniac Cop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maniac Cop online?
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Maniac Cop (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Maniac Cop?
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The main cast of Maniac Cop (1988) includes Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon, Richard Roundtree and William Smith. The film was directed by William Lustig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maniac Cop released?
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Maniac Cop was released on May 13, 1988 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Maniac Cop worth watching?
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Maniac Cop (1988) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 546 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Maniac Cop?
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