Maniac(1934)
He menaced women with weird desires!
Maniac Synopsis
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.
Maniac (1934) is a horror film directed by Dwain Esper, released on September 11, 1934 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Bill Woods, Horace B. Carpenter, Ted Edwards and Phyllis Diller. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Dwain Esper
- Writers:
- Hildegarde Stadie
- Producers:
- Hildegarde Stadie, Louis Sonney, Dwain Esper
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Thompson
- Production:
- Road Show Attractions
- Status:
- Released
Maniac (1934) Trailer
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Maniac Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Bill Woods
Bill Woods
as Don Maxwell
Horace B. Carpenter
as Dr. Meirschultz
- Ted Edwards
Ted Edwards
as Buckley
- Phyllis Diller
Phyllis Diller
as Mrs. Buckley
- Theo Ramsey
Theo Ramsey
as Alice Maxwell
- Jenny Dark
Jenny Dark
as Maizie
- Marvelle Andre
Marvelle Andre
as Marvel
- Celia McCann
Celia McCann
as Jo
- John P. Wade
John P. Wade
as Embalmer
Marian Constance Blackton
as Neighbor
Key crew
Directed by Dwain Esper, written by Hildegarde Stadie, produced by Hildegarde Stadie, Louis Sonney and Dwain Esper.
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Maniac Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 60 ratings.
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Maniac – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maniac online?
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Maniac (1934) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cultpix, FilmBox+, Shudder Apple TV channel, FilmBox Live Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Maniac?
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The main cast of Maniac (1934) includes Bill Woods, Horace B. Carpenter, Ted Edwards, Phyllis Diller and Theo Ramsey. The film was directed by Dwain Esper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maniac released?
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Maniac was released on September 11, 1934 and runs for 51m.
Is Maniac worth watching?
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Maniac (1934) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Maniac?
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Yes. The official Maniac trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.