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Madman

1981Movie1 h 29 minR

37
WeakGoodWatch score
37
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Directed by
Joe Giannone
Produced by
Gary Sales

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Facts

October 30, 1981 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
October 30, 1981
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Idiot Houdini, Loves Me Not, Misplaced Retribution +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Madman?"

Questions about Madman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Madman?

In the United States, Madman streams on Brew, AMC+, Shudder, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Plex, Philo, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Cineverse, Tubi TV, YOW.tv, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Madman worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 30%). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (30).

Will Madman scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Can I half-watch Madman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

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 tropes for it, including Idiot Houdini, Loves Me Not, and Misplaced Retribution.