A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of new york city. Maniac cop 2 is one of the best horror sequels that i have ever seen, violent, horrifying and action packed, this will definitely appeal to fans of the first. Officer matthew matt cordell is the main antagonist later turned something of an antihero in the maniac cop trilogy of movies. Maniac cop 2004 two new york policemen tom atkins, bruce campbell and a policewoman laurene landon search for a killer in uniform who should be dead. Oct 11, 2019 the first article connecting refn drive, the neon demon to the franchise appeared on this site alllll the way back in 2012, when news broke that refn had signed on to produce a new maniac cop movie. Maniac cop is something of a disappointment from larry cohen, the oneman movie machine who has written, produced, and directed such modern genre classics as the its alive trilogy and q.
Youll be surprised at how compelling a standard slasher cop drama can be. A formerly heroic cop returns from the dead and joins forces with a psychotic serial killer to destroy his enemies and settle scores. Maniac cop is the type of movie that you would want to watch through the slits in a sewer grate, only its execution sits perched well above its scummy aim, and the end result is that you feel guilty for wishing for something more perverted. Read the maniac cop movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies.
So the mayor and cordells superiors framed him for violating. Innocent people are brutally killed on the streets of new york by a police officer. I understand they probably just wanted to show the deathdefying final stunt of the first film one more time, but is it really necessar. Maniac cop tv series from nicolas winding refn headed to. Sure, its cheesy, and the acting is subpar especially the one cop towards the end who tries to get the real scoop from theresa, but it all comes together perfectly.
A formerly heroic cop returns from the dead and joins forces with a psychotic serial killer to destroy his enemies. With great camera work and direction, william lustig made this film a nonstop, fun watch. A young cop finds himself marked as the chief suspect after his wife is murdered. But according to hyams, the new maniac cop remains a go project. This past friday directordvd distributor william lustig chatted with fans on fangoria radio where he revealed that he will not only be working on a fourth maniac cop film, but also will be. May 29, 2019 summary of the maniac cop horror movie franchise, in which a policeman who was framed and sent to jail returns for revenge after being presumed dead. It also differs a bit from the original maniac cop movie, which was set on the filthy, dirty streets of 1980s new york city. Newer members of the maniac cop clan will definitely want to pick up this disc. Thats right, apparently refn has signed on to direct a new series for hbo based on the cult film franchise, maniac cop. Those whove previously dismissed the movie need to give it another spin. A shadowy serial killer dressed as a policeman walks the streets of new york city, murdering people and sending the city into a panic.
John hyams confirms that his maniac cop remake is still 100% happening we spoke to the day of reckoning action maverick, and of course had to ask some burning horror redux questions. Drive in massacre 1976, q 1982, the town that dreaded sundown 1976, the dead pool 1988, striking distance 1993. Maniac cop tv series reboot from nicolas winding refn picked. The movie is very good in places, but i expected more, it just does not feel like a solid enough movie, and judging by the hype when it was first released well i didnt get it then and i dont get it now. Maniac cop 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Maniac cop is a passable actionhorror movie, but the whole film feels like its a big missed opportunity. With robert davi, claudia christian, michael lerner, bruce campbell. Im not sure if this is solely down to the mad genius that is larry cohen who was heavily involved in this film and wrote the screenplay. Maniac cop 2 original motion picture soundtrack licensed to youtube by entertainment one u.
Policeman jack forrest bruce campbell, is arrested for the killings after his wife turns up dead. Nicolas winding refns hbo series maniac cop is unadulterated. May 31, 2011 this sequel to maniac cop pits matt cordell robert zdar, the crazed, murderous maniac cop of the first film now horribly disfigured after a particularly brutal stay in prison, and turkel. With kim santiago, damien colletti, roberto lombardi, scott dadika. Nicolas winding refn says his new hbo series maniac cop is. That is until the citys corrupt mayor jerry killium realized that crime that he was involved in was being closedin on by cordell.
Maniac cop 2020 directed by nicolas winding refn, john. A lone cop arrives on the scene, but turns out to be anything but your average police officer. Today, viewed with renewed appreciation and a definitive digital makeover, this. Nicolas winding refn to remake maniac cop as a new series. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing maniac cop 2 near you. When it first came out in the mid 80s, maniac cop was seen as a pleasant, if pedestrian diversion, a movie trading of the fading phantoms of the serial killer splatter rampage category of film to pry a few more dollars out of a less and less demanding demographic. With tom atkins, bruce campbell, laurene landon, richard roundtree.
Maniac cop remake will have different tone from the original film. Weve been talking about a reimagining of the maniac cop films for a. Maniac cop remake will have different tone from the. A murderous cop returns from the dead to patrol the new york city streets and kill those who turn to him for help. Read the maniac cop 2 movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Maniac cop remake is dead kevin burwick sep 25, 2017. Renegade police officer matthew cordell robert zdar once roamed the streets of new york city unleashing his murderous brand of vigilante justice upon its denizens before being struck down by. The 1988 film concerns a murderous cop who returns from the dead to do yet more murders. Maniac cop, with hbo giving the series adaptation of the 1988 film a green light. Maniac cop creator says that the new reboot isnt happening any more, and that hes owed a lot of money. Oct 11, 2019 the series will be refns first project made under his new production banner bynwr originals, a division of his streaming platform.
John hyams confirms that his maniac cop remake is still. This film was shot in less than 3 hours on the streets on nyc, and up online. Read the maniac cop 2 movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. The 1988 film was directed by bill lustig and starred tom atkins, bruce. A young woman walking home alone gets attacked by two vicious muggers in a new york city back alley. As he investigates the death toll rises and he suspects a mysterious police coverup. Nicolas winding refns maniac cop is now an hbo series. A seemingly indestructible killer stalks the streets of new york city. Partly based on william lustigs 1988 cult classic, maniac cop was to be directed by hyams. Maniac cop 1 is one of my favorite movies and i was so happy to find there was a sequel.
Hurtado of twitch film wrote that despite its faults, maniac cop deserves mention as one of the last grindhouse films set in new york city. Officer matthew cordell was a good new york cop with a good life. Hbo orders maniac cop series from nicolas winding refn. The first article connecting refn drive, the neon demon to the franchise appeared on this site alllll the way back in 2012, when news broke that refn had signed on to produce a new. The 1988 film was directed by bill lustig and starred tom atkins, bruce campbell. Nicolas winding refn says his new hbo series maniac cop. Maniac cop is gritty, maniac cop 2 is trashy i hate when sequels start off with a clip from the previous film as a recap, especially when it was made only two years prior. The 1988 film was directed by bill lustig and starred tom atkins, bruce campbell, and robert zdar, the latter of whom portrayed. Dont get me wrong, maniac cop is certaintly worth your time but dont go into the movie with too much expectations. Mar 20, 2018 john hyams confirms that his maniac cop remake is still 100% happening we spoke to the day of reckoning action maverick, and of course had to ask some burning horror redux questions. This is a great 80s flick that has all the cheesy frights and laughs that you would expect from a movie made during that time. The film was first released on dvd on april 8, 1998, by elite entertainment and included a commentary by director william lustig, writer larry cohen, star bruce campbell, and composer jay chattaway as well as a trailer and deleted scenes.
Cohen wrote the original maniac cop for the new york city grindhouse kingpin bill lustig in addition to two sequels. Omfg nicolas winding refn onboard new maniac cop movie. Watch maniac cop ii 1989 full movie free online streaming. With william lustig maniac behind the lens the movie manages to get the most, er. Training day prequel film, maniac cop tv series, robert forster has died, and more in brief, new movie news and television show news has broken. A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of new. Classic campy horror film franchise maniac cop is getting a remake series at hbo with nicolas winding refn in the drivers seat. So the original maniac cop is what it is, and what it is is a film about a cop who murders people. Video recreates the finale of midsommar in animal crossing. John hyams confirms that his maniac cop remake is still 100%. Maniac cop is a 1988 american action slasher film directed by william lustig, written by larry. This sequel to maniac cop pits matt cordell robert zdar, the crazed, murderous maniac cop of the first film now horribly disfigured after a particularly brutal stay in prison, and turkel.
Below you will find a succinct rundown on all that news and their most significant segments, distilled down to the most salient information. The sequel ties up loose ends from the first movie while beginning unique. Jun 01, 2011 this sequel to maniac cop pits matt cordell robert zdar, the crazed, murderous maniac cop of the first film now horribly disfigured after a particularly brutal stay in prison, and turkel. The majorettes 1987, stitches 2009, relentless 1989, highwaymen 2004, the woods have eyes 2007. Maniac cop 2020 directed by nicolas winding refn, john hyams. A supernatural, maniac killer cop teams up with a times square serial killer. Aug 18, 2017 maniac cop 2 original motion picture soundtrack licensed to youtube by entertainment one u. While maniac cop, certainly isnt a favorite of mine a recent revisit on bluray left me soso on the film, this could be. Nicolas winding refn brings maniac cop series to hbo vulture. Believing hes innocent, lieutenant mccrae tom atkins investigates jacks alibi. Maniac cop is a punk movie of sorts, all that is missing is some choice songs from 80s punk band mdc.
This maniac cop must be stopped, but it might not be so easy. Synapse has given new life to an old favorite, and just like the resurrected corpse of officer cordell, this dvd is. He seems inhuman, ready to take on the entire police force and hellbent on revenge. The 11 most anticipated new shows of 2020 dec 24, 2019 9. I understand they probably just wanted to show the deathdefying final stunt of the first film one more time, but is it really necessary. Damien colletti and kim santiago in maniac cop 2008 roberto lombardi in maniac. Nov 19, 2018 but according to hyams, the new maniac cop remains a go project. The series will be refns first project made under his new production banner bynwr originals, a division of his streaming platform.
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