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‘Maniac’ Sales Art Stares At You From The Rearview Mirror

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 30, 2012 @ 7:44pm
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I had been attempting to get a higher resolution version to no avail, therefore, thanks to BD reader “Fearhasnocure”, below you’ll find the Cannes sales art for Franck Khalfoun’s Maniac remake. While the Hollywood Reporter raved about the slasher, word around the market was mixed to negative.

“Elija Wood plays the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey, all the while suffering from hallucinations that throw him back into the past, when he was abused by his own mother. In his twisted mind, he gains a measure of revenge against his mother with each kill.”

Nora Arnezeder, Genevieve Alexandra, America Olivo, Morgane Slemp, Sal Landi, Dan Hunter, Freedom, Délé Ogundiran, Steffinnie Phrommany and Joshua De La Garza also star in the pic produced by Alex Aja. READ MORE

The Full NSFW Trailer For The Elijah Wood Starring ‘Maniac’ Ratchets Up The Gore And Intensity

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 24, 2012 @ 4:54pm
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P2 helmer Franck Khalfoun’s Maniac, a remake of William Lustig’s cult horror film about a serial killer, had a partially complete trailer leak last week. Well, now we’ve got the whole thing – and it’s even moe intense towards the end. Lots of blood, nudity and a generally depraved, sleazy vibe. This thing is definitely NSFW.

The picture was written by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Piranha 3D, Mirrors, High Tension) and his producing/writing partner Grégory Levasseur. It stars Elijah Wood (The Lord Of The Rings) and Nora Arnezeder (Safe House). In the film, “Wood plays the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey, all the while suffering from hallucinations that throw him back into the past, when he was abused by his own mother. In his twisted mind, he gains a measure of revenge against his mother with each kill.”

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Trailer For The Elijah Wood Starring ‘Maniac’ Actually Pretty Hardcore

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 16, 2012 @ 9:20pm
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P2 helmer Franck Khalfoun’s Maniac, a remake of William Lustig’s cult horror film about a serial killer, has a partially complete trailer our of Cannes that’s actually pretty intense. The picture was written by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Piranha 3D, Mirrors, High Tension) and his producing/writing partner Grégory Levasseur. It stars Elijah Wood (The Lord Of The Rings and Nora Arnezeder (Safe House).

In the film, “Wood plays the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey, all the while suffering from hallucinations that throw him back into the past, when he was abused by his own mother. In his twisted mind, he gains a measure of revenge against his mother with each kill.”

Head inside to check out the trailer, courtesy of First Showing. It’s only partially complete but we’ll update when we have the whole thing. Oh, and it’s definitely NSFW what with all the nudity and killing etc… READ MORE

New Stills From ‘Maniac’ Take Elijah Wood Firmly Out Of The Shire

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 10, 2012 @ 2:50pm
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P2 helmer Frank Khalfoun’s Maniac, a remake of William Lustig’s cult horror film about a serial killer, is finally dropping a few stills on us after shooting last year. The picture was written by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Piranha 3D, Mirrors, High Tension) and his producing/writing partner Grégory Levasseur. It stars Elijah Wood (The Lord Of The Rings and Nora Arnezeder (Safe House).

If you’re still hung up on the whole Frodo thing, at least one of these stills from the Playlist might convince you that Wood is indeed the right man for the job here. No one said serial killers had to be hulking behemoths.

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[News Bites] Cannes Edition: ‘Maniac’ To Premiere, Spierig Brothers Travel To ‘Predestination’, Check Into ‘No Tell Motel’ & Take Off To ‘Dark Flight 407′

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 30, 2012 @ 12:27pm
Category: Movies / Trailers

An English-subbed trailer for the Thai horror Dark Flight 407 has been added to YouTube. “Thailand’s first 3D horror movie is ready to take off. The pic follows a flight attendant who is haunted by the victims of plane crashes.”

Being sold at the market is Predestination, a new thriller from Undead and Daybreakers directors the Spierig Brothers. Sinister star Ethan Hawke, who starred in the Spierig’s Daybreakers, stars in the “Riveting adventure through time with two detectives from a secret government time traveling agency designed to prevent future killers and terrorists from committing their crimes.”

The Cannes Film Festival has added another seven titles to its Official Selection, one the Midnight Screening title Maniac. Franck Khalfoun’s Maniac is a remake of William Lustig’s cult horror film about a serial killer, starring Elijah Wood and Nora Arnezeder. The picture is produced by Thomas Langmann and Alexandre Aja. “Wood plays the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey, all the while suffering from hallucinations that throw him back into the past, when he was abused by his own mother. In his twisted mind, he gains a measure of revenge against his mother with each kill.”

While Enderby Entertainment is selling Brett Donowho’s At Silver Falls at Cannes, they’re also pushing out his No Tell Motel, which we’ve added both the sales trailer and poster art for below. In the film starring Angel McCord, Johnny Hawkes and Chelsey Reist, “Dirty little secrets are exposed when five friends become stranded at an abandoned motel haunted by a dark secret of its own.” READ MORE

America Olivo Lands Motherly Role in ‘Maniac’ Redo

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 09, 2011 @ 6:15pm
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According to the unreliable IMDB, the incredibly sexy America Olivo (pictured; Friday the 13th, Bitch Slap) will play the mother of Frank (Elijah Wood) in Franck Khalfoun’s now-filming remake of the 1980′s classic Maniac. They also report that Morgane Slemp (Hostel: Part III, R.I.P.D., Dracula 3D, Total Recall), Sal Landi (Poe), Dan Hunter, Freedom (Gangster Squad), Délé Ogundiran, Steffinnie Phrommany and Joshua De La Garza will also star alongside previously announced Nora Arnezeder and Genevieve Alexandra.

Produced by Alex Aja, “Wood plays the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey, all the while suffering from hallucinations that throw him back into the past, when he was abused by his own mother. In his twisted mind, he gains a measure of revenge against his mother with each kill.” READ MORE

Shocking First Look: Elijah Wood Takes a Stab at ‘Maniac’ Redo!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 30, 2011 @ 1:32am
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Bloody Disgusting exclusively broke the news before Thanksgiving that Nora Arnezeder (Safe House) and Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings) have been cast as “Anna” and “Frank”, respectively, in Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Piranha 3D, Mirrors, High Tension) and producing/writing partner Grégory Levasseur’s remake of William Lustig’s classic 1980 slasher Maniac. Now we’ve landed the first two images featuring Wood attacking actress Genevieve Alexandra.

As previously reported, Aja and Levasseur will be reteaming with P2 helmer Franck Khalfoun. Khalfoun will be directing from a screenplay by Aja and Levasseur.

In the original film, “a schizoid serial killer randomly stalks and kills various young women in New York, which he sees as revenge for the mistreatment he got while being raised by his own abusive mother.” READ MORE

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Elijah Wood Toplining ‘Maniac’ Remake!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 03, 2011 @ 12:08am
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Bloody Disgusting is exclusively being told that Nora Arnezeder (Safe House) and Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings) have been cast as “Anna” and “Frank” in Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Piranha 3D, Mirrors, High Tension) and producing/writing partner Grégory Levasseur‘s remake of William Lustig’s classic 1980 slasher Maniac.

As previously reported, Aja and Levasseur will be reteaming with P2 helmer Franck Khalfoun. Khalfoun will be directing from a screenplay by Aja and Levasseur.

Halloween Treat: Shia LaBeouf Directs, Kid Cudi Scores ‘Maniac’!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 31, 2011 @ 10:22pm
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We’ve got a very special Halloween treat that comes courtesy of Shia LaBeouf, who has been dabbling in directing over the past year. This summer he took the reigns on Marilyn Manson’s new video “Born Villain”, and now he’s given Bloody Disgusting an exclusive look at “Maniac”, his short film starring both Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi) and Chris Palko.

In the short a film crew follows two serial killers documenting their exploits. You can watch it over at the Bloody Disgusting Facebook. It’s very reminiscent of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.

Music and Score provided by Scott Mescudi amd Dot Da Genius. The short is a Grassy Slope & Ragin4Dayz Production in Association with Dilated Pixels. Executive Produced by Scott Mescudi & Shia LaBeouf. Produced by Jeff Balis, T.J. Sakasegawa, Rhoades Rader. READ MORE

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‘P2′ Director Gets Behind Alex Aja’s ‘Maniac’ Redo

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 17, 2011 @ 5:18pm
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Back in 2010 is was revealed that Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Piranha 3D, Mirrors, High Tension) and producing/writing partner Grégory Levasseur would be remaking William Lustig’s classic 1980 slasher Maniac, with rumors that the French filmmaker would possibly be directing.

Bloody Disgusting exclusively learned today that Aja and Levasseur will actually be reteaming with P2 helmer Franck Khalfoun. Khalfoun will be directing from a screenplay by Aja and Levasseur.

P2 Director Gets Behind Alex Ajas Maniac Redo

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Posted by David Harley on November 01, 2010 @ 9:17pm
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After teaming with Grindhouse Releasing to present a glorious brand-new 35mm print of Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead back in March, Bloody-Disgusting is proud to announce that we will be joining forces with the powerhouse exploitation company again for a screening of Bill Lustig’s Maniac. The screening will take place at the Nuart Theatre (11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, 90025) this Friday, November 5, at midnight. Just as with The Evil Dead, this is a brand-new 35mm print, and this screening will be the first time it has been ran through a projector outside of the lab. Grindhouse will have posters signed by Lustig available to buy at the theatre, and the director himself will be there to introduce the film and do a Q&A. Tickets are available here, and make sure to check after the break to see if Maniac is coming to a town near you.
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Maniac

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on April 30, 1980 @ 12:00am
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Frank misses his mother, who was killed in a car accident years before. She was abusive to him, and made money selling her body, but Frank still misses her. He tries to keep her from leaving him, and reform her evil ways, by killing young women and putting their scalps on mannequins which he displays around his apartment. Photographer Anna takes a picture of him in the park, and he pursues and befriends her. Is she the one he’s been looking for or just another mommy wanna be?

Maniac

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on October 30, 1963 @ 12:00am
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Kerwin Matthews, playing a dissolute drifter down on his luck, is stranded in a cheap bar in France where he falls for Annette, the pretty daughter of the proprietor, played by Nadia Gray. Nadia Gray gradually shifts the young man’s attentions to herself, rather than her daughter, and together Matthews and Gray concoct a plot to help Gray’s estranged husband, now a homicidal maniac confined in an institution after a grisly series of killings dubbed “The Acetylene Murders” by the press, out of the mental institution so he can escape from the country.

Maniac

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on August 11, 1934 @ 12:00am
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An ex-vaudeville actor is the assistant to a doctor with Frankenstein aspirations. After murdering the doctor, the would-be actor finds it necessary to assume the identity of the dead physician. Edgar Allen Poe’s THE BLACK CAT is written into the storyline.