Maniac Cop (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Maniac Cop is a 1988 action horror film directed by William Lustig, starring William Smith, Bruce Campbell and Richard Roundtree. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $671,382 worldwide on a $1.1 million budget. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- William Lustig
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cineplex-Odeon Films
- Budget
- $1.1M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Maniac Cop About?
The premise of Maniac Cop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former police officer, presumed dead, mysteriously returns with a relentless desire for vengeance. Matthew Cordell resumes his terrifying campaign of violence against New York City, leaving a trail of bloodshed in his wake. Now, a determined officer named Jack Forrest must battle his own inner struggles while trying to stop the resurrected killer and prevent further devastation.
Maniac Cop Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- serial killer
- cult film
- new york city
- police officer
- psychopath
- shower
- revenge
- grindhouse film
- psychotronic film
- maniac cop
- police investigation
- back from the dead
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- armored truck
- strangled to death
- parade
- mortuary
- police car
- indestructibility
- surveillance
- scrapbook
- security guard
- blood
- prison
- doctor
- stabbed to death
- reporter
- serial murder
- handcuffed man
- scene of the crime
- house in the woods
- rural estate
- murdered with an axe
- axe wielding maniac
- country home
- supernatural serial killer
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet impala the car
- chevrolet impala
- chevrolet malibu
- chevrolet step van
- dodge motor vehicle
- dodge diplomat
- female pedal pumping
- serial killer crime
- slasher horror
- psycho cop
Maniac Cop Cast
William Smith leads the cast, with Bruce Campbell and Richard Roundtree. Directed by William Lustig; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Lustig
Also Starring in Maniac Cop
· 6 moreMore from William Lustig
More films directed by William Lustig, best-rated first: Maniac, Conducting Dario Argento’s ‘Opera’, Uncle Sam and The Expert.
Maniac Cop Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Maniac Cop 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 62% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 61% User score
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Maniac Cop Plot Summary
What happens in Maniac Cop 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
In a chilling prologue reminiscent of Maniac, a mysterious figure dons a policeman’s uniform including a badge and a gun belt, setting the tone for the terror to follow. Later that night, a young woman named Cassie Phillips encounters a horrific fate while leaving a bar. Two thugs attempt to rob her, but she manages to escape and seeks help from a police officer in a park square. However, her relief turns to horror when the officer, revealing a menacing face, lethal white-gloved hands, and chilling intent, swiftly ends her life by breaking her neck as the punks look on in disbelief.
Full summary
The whole story of Maniac Cop, scene by scene
Maniac Cop Box Office & Budget
Maniac Cop grossed $671,382 worldwide on a $1.1 million budget, 61% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$671.4K
61% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $671.4K
- Budget
- $1.1M
Maniac Cop Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Vintage Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Maniac Cop?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does the main antagonist, Matt Cordell, hold?
Cars in Maniac Cop
71 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Impala and the 1979 Chevrolet Malibu.
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Chevrolet Step-Van P-30 Important role -
1980 Dodge Diplomat Important role
Maniac Cop Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Policajt maniak” and “Zsarumánia”.
- Also known as
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- Policajt maniak
- Zsarumánia
- Ο Μανιακός Μπάτσος
- Maniac Cop - Poliziotto sadico
- Obłąkany glina
- Маньяк-полицейский
- Mániákus zsaru
- שוטר משוגע
- 매니악 캅: 엽살경찰
- Коп маніяк
- Полицаят Маниак
- Maniac Cop - Mielipuoli kyttä
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- 鬼面公仆
- Maniakalny gliniarz
- Maniac Cop: O Exterminador
- マニアック・コップ
- Manyak Polis
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Movies Like Maniac Cop
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Maniac Cop 2, Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence and Maniac.
Maniac Cop FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Maniac Cop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maniac Cop?
Maniac Cop runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Maniac Cop released?
Maniac Cop was released on May 13, 1988.
Who directed Maniac Cop?
Maniac Cop was directed by William Lustig.
More films by William Lustig Who is in the cast of Maniac Cop?
Maniac Cop stars William Smith, Bruce Campbell and Richard Roundtree, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Maniac Cop make at the box office?
Maniac Cop grossed $671,382 worldwide on a budget of $1.1 million.
How is Maniac Cop rated?
Maniac Cop has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Maniac Cop have a post-credit scene?
No. Maniac Cop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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