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Maniac
| Original title:
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Maniac
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| Czech title:
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Maniak
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| Country and year:
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USA 1980
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| Director:
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William Lustig
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| Running time:
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88 minuteses
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| Screening format:
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HD
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| Version:
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English / Czech subtitles
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| Other info:
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IMDB, ČSFD
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| Screening:
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Friday 10th March 2023 from 22.00
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| Vennue:
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Cinema Aero, Prague
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| Admission:
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180,- Kč
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| Note:
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Only persons 18 years of age and older will be admitted to the screening.
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A mother’s love gives us wings, while the lack of it can mark us for life. So God knows what his beloved mother did to Frank, the tragic anti-hero of the notorious 80’s shocker Maniac, Directed by William Lustig and featuring landmark gore effects by Tom Savini, this relentlessly shocking and disturbing study of the deranged mind of a serial killer was originally banned or censored in numerous countries due to its graphic violence. Showcasing a frighteningly authentic performance of Joe Spinnell (who not only portrayed the main character but also co-wrote and co-produced the film), Maniac is a dark, grisly and nasty film – and that is a compliment. Esteemed film critic Gene Siskel walked out of the movie in disgust after half an hour. We, on the other hand, hope that you will appreciate its filth and stay until the spectacular, feverish finale.
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