From MADCAP's website:
MANIAC (1980)stars Joe Spinell (ROCKY, THE GODFATHER, TAXI DRIVER) as Frank Zito, a deeply disturbed man haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. When these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind, Frank prowls the seedy streets of New York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women. Even as he begins a relationship with a beautiful photographer (Caroline Munro of THE SPY WHO LOVED ME), Frank continues to act on his vile compulsions. The film holds nothing back in depicting the atrocities of a human monster. MANIAC earned instant notoriety in 1980 as the most graphic and disturbing of all slasher films, thanks to the gruesome special effects wizardry of Tom Savini (DAWN OF THE DEAD, FRIDAY THE 13TH). Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert called for their audience to boycott MANIAC, feminists protested the film's brutal violence, and other critics simply reviled the film as "sick" and "dirty." This program is presented in 35mm.
This one ain't for the faint of heart, guys. But it's good, I've seen it before and I can't wait to catch it in 35mm!
Brought to you by the kick ass Midnite Movie Mamacita! Only $8! Showings at 8 & 10! See you there!
Update
I just found out that they're giving away tickets to see The Mechanic on Tuesday at 7 at Tempe Marketplace! So come see Maniac, and score a free ticket!
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