Madman (1981): Cast & Plot
Madman is a 1981 horror thriller directed by Joe Giannone, starring Paul Ehlers as Madman Marz, Tony Fish and Gaylen Ross. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Joe Giannone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Legend Lives Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Madman About?
The premise of Madman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Believing they were alone in the woods, a group of campers unwittingly awakens the legend of Madman Marz—a folkloric figure who slaughtered his family before fleeing into the forest. Summoned by their presence, Marz returns to finish the murderous spree he began decades earlier, turning their night into a frantic fight for survival.
Madman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- summer camp
- male nudity
- slasher
- axe murderer
- 1980s
- madman marz character
- serial murder
- monster
- human monster
- psychopath
- maniac
- blood
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- suspense
- sadistic murderer
- psycho
- evil man
- insane man
- body count
- american horror
- villain
- undead
- back from the dead
- evil
- slasher killer
- gore
- slaughter
- urban legend
- slasher horror
- upstate new york
- low budget film
- b movie
- b horror
- independent horror
- dead body
- slashing
- slashed to death
- blood spatter
- blood splatter
- woods
- forest
- death
- farmer
- butchery
- darkness
- old dark house
- bloodbath
- hook
- butcher
- rampage
- insane murderer
Madman Cast & Characters
Paul Ehlers leads the cast as Madman Marz, with Tony Fish as T.P. and Gaylen Ross as Betsy. Directed by Joe Giannone; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joe Giannone
- Paul Ehlers as Madman Marz
- Tony Fish as T.P.
- Gaylen Ross as Betsy
- Jan Claire as Ellie
Also Starring in Madman
· 14 more- Seth Jones Dave
- Harriet Bass Stacy
- Alexander Murphy Jr. Bill
- Jimmy Steele Richie
- Stephen Clark Jimmy
- Carl Fredericks Max
- Michael Sullivan
- Tom Veilleux Tommy
- Vicki Kenneally Mary Ellen
- Shelley Mathes Shirley
- Lori Mathes Jeanie
- Jane Pappidas Marz's Wife
- Travis Sawyer Marz's Son
- Deidre Higgins Marz's Daughter
Madman Plot Summary
What happens in Madman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Near the end of camping season, a group of senior counselors and campers—including T. ], Richie, [Jimmy Steele], and the seasoned head counselor Max—gathers around a crackling campfire to swap stories and share a sense of fatigue from the long, outdoor week. The storyteller in the group, Max, unfolds the legend of Madman Marz, [Paul Ehlers], a killer who murdered his wife and children with an axe in a nearby abandoned house. He was lynched and scarred by furious villagers, yet somehow escaped into the woods, a figure said to gnaw at the edges of the camp’s peace. Max warns that merely saying his name aloud can summon him, a reminder that the story isn’t just a bedtime tale but a threat lurking beyond the trees.
Full summary
The whole story of Madman, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Madman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the seasoned head counselor at the camp?
Cars in Madman
3 cars on screen, including the 1961 GMC C-Series and the 1967 Chevrolet B-Series.
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1961 GMC C-Series Important role -
1967 Chevrolet B-Series Minor role -
1973 Datsun 610 Wagon Minor role
Madman Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Madman Marz” and “Madman, el loco”.
- Also known as
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- Madman Marz
- Madman, el loco
- 狂人
- マッドマン・マーズ
- Безумец
- 인간 병기
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Madhouse, Maniac and Camp Blood.
Madman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Madman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Madman?
Madman runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Madman released?
Madman was released on October 30, 1981.
Who directed Madman?
Madman was directed by Joe Giannone.
Who is in the cast of Madman?
Madman stars Paul Ehlers as Madman Marz, Tony Fish as T.P. and Gaylen Ross as Betsy, among 18 credited actors.
Does Madman have a post-credit scene?
No. Madman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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