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Madman

1981·Movie
1h 29min·R
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia4
  • Melancholy2
  • Catharsis2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

The mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

They thought they were alone.

Madman Marz, an old folklore legend who murdered his family before escaping into the woods, is inadvertently summoned to a campsite to finish the spree he started decades ago.
Slasher FilmCamp Slasher80s HorrorLow-Budget HorrorFolklore HorrorSummer CampGorePsychological Thriller

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Madman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Madman legally?

Madman is included with a subscription to Philo, Brew, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Philo, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Madman worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 30%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Madman rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Madman?

1 h 29 min

Madman runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Madman?

Critics30
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Madman higher (44) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Madman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Madman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Madman in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Madman use?

Idiot HoudiniLoves Me NotMisplaced RetributionMurder by MistakeDramatic IronyHysterical WomanDeath of a ChildLeitmotifHollywood DarknessMy Car Hates MeDon't Go in the WoodsImprobable Infant Survivaland 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Madman, including Idiot Houdini, Loves Me Not, Misplaced Retribution.