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Maniac Cop

1988·Movie
1h 25min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic407.1Rotten Tomatoes53%41%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloAMC+KanopyFandango at Home Free

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City.
Slasher HorrorExploitation FilmGrindhouseVigilante Justice1980sViolentCrimeUrban Setting

Crew

Directed by:
William Lustig, Nancy Karlin, Sanford Hampton
Written by:
Larry Cohen
Produced by:
Larry Cohen, James Glickenhaus, Jefferson Richard
Composed by:
Craig Felburg, Jay Chattaway

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Maniac Cop

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Where can I stream Maniac Cop legally?

PrimePhiloAMC+KanopyFandango at Home FreeCriterionShudderPluto TV

Maniac Cop is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Maniac Cop worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Maniac Cop rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Maniac Cop?

1 h 25 min

Maniac Cop runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Maniac Cop?

Critics47
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Maniac Cop higher (57) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Maniac Cop a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$671,382

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $671,382 worldwide, 61% of its budget.

What language is Maniac Cop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Maniac Cop?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Maniac Cop in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Maniac Cop use?

Impersonating an OfficerCut Himself ShavingNo Peripheral VisionJerkassGreater-Scope VillainDecoy ProtagonistCane FuKarma HoudiniFrameupBeing Tortured Makes You EvilRed ShirtHeel–Face Door-Slamand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Maniac Cop, including Impersonating an Officer, Cut Himself Shaving, No Peripheral Vision.