Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Two Thousand Maniacs! is a 1964 horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, starring Gary Bakeman as Rufus 'Rufe' Tate, Ben Moore and Jeffrey Allen. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Stream it on Cultpix and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jacqueline Kay
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two Thousand Maniacs! About?
The premise of Two Thousand Maniacs! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Six unsuspecting strangers are drawn to a remote Southern town celebrating its centennial, only to discover the townsfolk are murderous fanatics seeking vengeance for the community’s ruin in the Civil War. One by one, the visitors become victims of the blood‑thirsty residents, and every attempt to escape ends in brutal death, leaving no one safe from the town’s relentless wrath.
Two Thousand Maniacs! Themes & Keywords
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- quicksand
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- psychopathic killer
- southern gothic
- exploitation
- camp
- splatter comedy
- hixploitation
- centennial
- yankee
- american civil war
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- graphic violence
- amputation
- crushed to death
- florida
- confederate
- southern belle
- dismemberment
- detour
- deep south
- barbecue
- screaming
- sadism
- disembowelment
- gore
- drawn and quartered
- severed tongue
- redneck
- blood splatter
- southerner
- mayor
- small town
- severed leg
- severed arm
- bloodshed
- barrel
- splatterpunk
- horror fan
- psychotronic film
- slasher
- b movie
- horror b movie
- sadistic violence
- sadistic horror
- bloody violence
- grindhouse film
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- male police officer
Where to Watch Two Thousand Maniacs!
Stream it on Cultpix and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Two Thousand Maniacs! Cast & Characters
Gary Bakeman leads the cast as Rufus 'Rufe' Tate, with Ben Moore as Lester MacDonald and Jeffrey Allen as Mayor Buckman. Directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Gary Bakeman as Rufus 'Rufe' Tate
- Ben Moore as Lester MacDonald
- Jeffrey Allen as Mayor Buckman
- Shelby Livingston as Bea Miller
Also Starring in Two Thousand Maniacs!
· 12 more- Stanley Dyrector Harper Alexander
- William Kerwin Tom White
- Connie Mason Terry Adams
- Linda Cochran Betsy
- Jerome Eden John Miller
- Yvonne Gilbert Beverly Wells
- Michael Korb David Wells
- Andy Wilson Policeman
- Charles Glore Guitar player (uncredited)
- Candi Conder Switchboard Operator
- Vincent Santo Billy
- Paul Champion Banjo player (uncredited)
Two Thousand Maniacs! Plot Summary
What happens in Two Thousand Maniacs! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1965, two rednecks named Rufus Gary Bakeman and Lester MacDonald Ben Moore lure six young tourists into their rural town of Pleasant Valley, Georgia. Upon arrival, the visitors are warmly welcomed by the townsfolk, and are introduced to Rufus, Lester, and Mayor Buckman Jeffrey Allen. The locals invite the outsiders to be “guests of honor” for the town’s centennial celebration, promising complimentary hotel rooms, free food, and lively entertainment throughout the weekend, and the visitors reluctantly agree to go along with the plan.
Full summary
The whole story of Two Thousand Maniacs!, scene by scene
Two Thousand Maniacs! Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Two Thousand Maniacs! ≣ 1964 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Two Thousand Maniacs!?
9 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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In which U.S. state is the town of Pleasant Valley located?
Cars in Two Thousand Maniacs!
5 cars on screen, including the 1964 Mercury Monterey and the 1963 Chevrolet Impala Wagon.
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1963 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Minor role -
1936 Chevrolet Master Minor role -
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Minor role
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Two Thousand Maniacs! FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Two Thousand Maniacs!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two Thousand Maniacs!?
Two Thousand Maniacs! runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Two Thousand Maniacs! released?
Two Thousand Maniacs! was released on March 20, 1964.
Who directed Two Thousand Maniacs!?
Two Thousand Maniacs! was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis.
More films by Herschell Gordon Lewis Who is in the cast of Two Thousand Maniacs!?
Two Thousand Maniacs! stars Gary Bakeman as Rufus 'Rufe' Tate, Ben Moore as Lester MacDonald and Jeffrey Allen as Mayor Buckman, among 16 credited actors.
Where can I watch Two Thousand Maniacs!?
In the US, Two Thousand Maniacs! is streaming on Cultpix, Fawesome and IndieFlix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Two Thousand Maniacs! have a post-credit scene?
No. Two Thousand Maniacs! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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