Maniac Killer
Director: Andrea Bianchi
Actors: Bo Svenson, Chuck Connors, Robert Ginty
PlotIn a remote European village, a series of brutal murders by an unknown maniac terrifies the locals. Authorities are perplexed and helpless as fear takes hold, but when an innocent woman becomes the latest victim, her American friend and university professor Agatha must take matters into her own hands. Agatha's investigation leads her to Vermus, an enigmatic scholar with an unsettling obsession. Despite her husband's attempts to keep her safe, Agatha delves deeper into the academic circles, uncovering secret societies dabbling in the occult. Her quest for answers brings her into contact with Inspector Bore, a stern detective determined to solve the case despite local resistance. As more bodies turn up, the sense of urgency escalates, with Agatha and Bore forming an uneasy partnership.
As they dig deeper into the village's murky history, they encounter a mix of strange rituals and superstitions. They uncover old grudges intertwined with the mysterious deaths, rooted in ancient folklore that some believe might be responsible for the killings. The local physician, Dr. Berthold, proves to be both a valuable and unsettling ally, revealing cryptic details about the recent victims that suggest a pattern hidden within the chaos. Despite the growing fear of unseen dangers and potential betrayal from those they trust, Agatha must ground herself amidst rising tension and unravel the dark truths before becoming part of a sadistic game herself.
Writers: Georges Friedland, Marius Lesoeur, H.L. Rostaine
Release Date: N/A
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: N/A
Country: France
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Maniac Killer's jaded casting and tepid storytelling result in an underwhelming experience with improvable technical merits.
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