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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Maniac
Limited Edition
Genre: Horror

Reviewed In Issue 56 (Jan 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Joe Spinell & Caroline Munro

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: 3.5
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com

Special Features


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Anchor Bay Entertainment
(Catalog Number): DV11850
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $39.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 88
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1980
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 08/21/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): Yes

 Credits Information

(Director): William Lustig
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Frank (Spinell) is an embittered Maniac who talks to himself and his dead mother, and spends his spare time scalping women and placing the trophies on the heads of mannequins. Receiving star treatment from Anchor Bay with a limited edition tin and special features, the movie belongs in the gutter, delectably (for some) embodying everything that is vile, gory, and unpleasant...even for a horror film. (Suzanne Hodges)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture looks dated with images that appear soft and at times slightly smeared and undefined. Color fidelity seems slightly shy of full saturation, especially evident in the weak blacks. Contrast seems a bit low, and visual information is limited in the darker scenes. The source element is revealing of some film grain and artifacts. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The remastered Dolby