Maniac
“I Warned You Not to Go Out Tonight.”
Synopsis
As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Elijah Wood
Frank Zito
Nora Arnezeder
Anna
America Olivo
Frank's Mother
Zoe Aggeliki
Jenna
Jan Broberg Felt
Rita
Joshua De La Garza
Martin
Dan Hunter
Nick / Clubber Boy
Genevieve Alexandra
Jessica
Liane Balaban
Judy
Megan Duffy
Lucie
Luis Fernandez-Gil
Waiter
Aaron Colom
Alley Man
Akbar Kurtha
Pharmacist
Sal Landi
Police Chief
Délé Ogundiran
Policewoman
Bryan Lugo
Officer Burton
Ron Reznik
Officer Norton
Devra Korwin
Saleswoman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 21, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 25, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.44x
-$3.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franck Khalfoun
- Screenplay & Story
- Grégory Levasseur, Alexandre Aja
- Original Score
- Robin Coudert
- Original Title
- Maniac
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- La Petite Reine, Studio 37, Blue Underground
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franck Khalfoun
Grégory Levasseur, Alexandre Aja, C.A. Rosenberg, Joe Spinell
Robin Coudert
Maxime Alexandre
Franck Khalfoun
William Lustig, Thomas Langmann, Alexandre Aja, Antoine de Cazotte, Daniel Delume
Department Leadership Roster
Grégory Levasseur
Screenplay
Alexandre Aja
Screenplay
William Lustig
Producer
Mairi Chisholm
Costume Design
Thomas Langmann
Producer
Alexandre Aja
Producer
Maxime Alexandre
Director of Photography
Franck Khalfoun
Director
Jamison Scott Goei
Visual Effects Supervisor
Franck Khalfoun
Editor
Stefania Cella
Production Design
Robin Coudert
Original Music Composer
Keith Woulard
Stunt Coordinator
Joel Pinto
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Threat • Risk Behavior • Violence • Sexuality • Injury • Nudity
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Maniac.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Maniac.
Favorite Actors
Horror
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Home Invasion & Siege - Discover
Slashers & Psychopaths
Similar Titles to Maniac
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.3
6.7
6.8
5.7
4.9
4.2
4.5
6.0
6.0
4.6
7.8
6.9
5.4
5.8
6.3
6.2
6.4
5.9
5.2
More Like Maniac
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maniac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maniac about?
As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.
Who directed Maniac?
Maniac was directed by Franck Khalfoun.
Who stars in Maniac?
The principal cast of Maniac includes Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, America Olivo, Zoe Aggeliki, Jan Broberg Felt.
When was Maniac released and how long is it?
Maniac was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Maniac?
Maniac had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $2.6M at the worldwide box office (0.44 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Maniac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maniac was composed by Robin Coudert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maniac?
Maniac holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).