Maniac (2013)

[hobgoblin]

Release date: 12th June 2013
Studio: Warner Bros
Price: 24,98 euros
Source: Amazon (no picture yet)

Additional content
Collector's Edition SteelBook case in
Contains:
- Blu-ray film
- the audio CD of the soundtrack
- Making of
- Red Band Trailer
- Trailer

[samlop10]

Does anyone know why the time for this version says that it is 94min in this site and 93min in Amazon.fr if the uncut version is supposed to be 89min (like the German uncut version; the cut German version is 87min)? (In imdb it also says that the time is 89min for the regular version)

[Nom utilisateur]

Maniac is to be released in two weeks in France, on 3rd July.

It's not even a limited edition, this steelbook is the only way to get the film on Blu-ray — not that I'm complaining, quite the opposite .

And I think it's pretty awesome that they chose to include the soundtrack in the steelbook, because it is amazing.

EDIT : Ah, apparently, amazon says there is another Blu-ray edition that's not a steelbook. But two weeks from release, no picture, same price as the steelbook (what's the point then?), doesn't come up until the second page when you type 'Maniac Blu-ray" in the search bar... it looks like they scrapped the plans to release a regular amaray, in my opinion, and that page will be taken down soon.

[capnnarcolepsy]

This looks excellent! It's a little steep price wise. Hopefully it comes down a bit. I'd love to have it.

[slimdude]

I don't know why the filmmakers cast Elijah Wood in the leading role, as the psychopathic killer. It'll be very difficult for me to view this movie without seeing him as a hobbit. Elijah Wood look like he wouldn't hurt a fly, lest so trying to portraying a psychopath. Maybe another actor, who look menacing and demented will be more convincing to play a maniac, strictly not Elijah Wood.

[Travman93]

I believe that's the point... Casting someone that people would never think could commit some of the acts portrayed on screen. For shock value.

[blufellas]

Originally Posted by travman93

i believe that's the point... Casting someone that people would never think could commit some of the acts portrayed on screen. For shock value.

+1

[Neutron82]

Originally Posted by slimdude

I don't know why the filmmakers cast Elijah Wood in the leading role, as the psychopathic killer. It'll be very difficult for me to view this movie without seeing him as a hobbit. Elijah Wood look like he wouldn't hurt a fly, lest so trying to portraying a psychopath. Maybe another actor, who look menacing and demented will be more convincing to play a maniac, strictly not Elijah Wood.

have you seen sin city??... he was pretty crazy in that one

[lateralspin]

To be fair, a hobbit murderer with bug eyes is rather scary...

[sethdlh]

Viewed it earlier and posted a review at my site. Hope it's okay to link - http://celluloidterror.blogspot.com/...c-2013_22.html

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by Travman93

I believe that's the point... Casting someone that people would never think could commit some of the acts portrayed on screen. For shock value.

No way. Joe Spinell who've starred in the original Maniac, looked deranged naturally. He was very convincing, as a psychopath. No only he acted the part, he looked it. That's why the original was good, and a horror classic is because, or it's realistic portrayal. Whoever miscast Frodo in this remake, really made a big mistake. If the filmmakers are unable to remake a movie, equivalent or surpass the original, then it should be left alone.

[capnnarcolepsy]

Speaking as someone who has actually seen both, and is a fan of the original, the new one is exceptionally better, although to be fair this new one takes its own path and it's honestly hard to compare the two. Wood's look is rarely a concern as 99% of the film is shot in the first person and you only really see him if he catches his reflection in a mirror or other reflective surface. That said, Wood fits the serial killer motif way more because they are nearly always regular looking guys that people rarely believe could commit such atrocities. I'd urge you to give it a chance, especially if you are a fan of the original. A few clever nods to the original are mixed in.

For those interested, here's my review as well. http://thehdroom.com/news/Maniac-201...n-Horror/12638

The movie is now available on demand if anyone wants to give it a look before taking the plunge and buying it. Be forewarned that it is not for the squeamish.

[toodeepuntilnow]

@slimdude, have you seen the remake?

I had my doubts but after seeing it, Elijah Wood was a good casting choice. The movie itself, is pretty decent, and considering with how most modern films are made, I'd almost call it great.

[ghidorah]

Anyone get this? I wanted to know if the subtitles were removable but also Amazon fr customers seem to be saying there's no soundtrack cd with it. Anyone confirm details? Trying this here as well as the 'France' forum just to see if anyone knows.

[Sky_Captain]

No CD, no inside artwork and printed rear.
http://blog.sundvold.net/blu-ray-maniac/

[ghostwhowalks]

Wow, disappointing. Maybe if the prices drops a bit.

[revoloution]

Artwork ok, printed text on back, locked to region B, no cd soundtrack included

[goldie1970]

Saw this as a preview at Horror Hound Weekend in Cincinnati in March. 80% of it was very entertaining. Sorta jumped the shark a bit at the end, but a fun little horror film

[,deeii]

Sounds like a fun movie! Might blind buy this!

[RipleyLV426]

All this talk about the soundtrack being awesome made me seek out some clips to listen to on youtube. Indeed it is quite hypnotic...like a mesmerizing 80's B-movie...in a very good way. I like how the piano echoing in it juxtaposed with the hard electronic edge....to me I think it will match very well with what Wood's inner killer instincts and outer appearance seems to be. One at odds with the other. Kinda hints at something like John Carpenter and Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark.

I'm even more intrigued to see the film now. If the price drops more on the region free UK version I will probably import.