Episode 28: Maniac Cop (1988)

The 80's was the decade of horror from slashers, to werewolves and zombies. Michael Myers, Freddy and Jason ruled the big screens. But by the end of the decade, slashers were being replaced by thrillers and schlocky low budget and seemed worn out. That didn't stop cult filmmaker William Lustig, who shocked audience's with 1980's Maniac to team up with Larry Cohen for 1988's Maniac Cop! When a silent killer in blue targets the innocent of NYC, fear grips hold as police try to apprehend this "Maniac Cop" Investigating is Det. McCrae (Tom Atkins) who believes accused cop Jack Forrest (Bruce Campbell) is being set up. Together with Officer Mallory (Laurene Landon), they set out to stop a killer hellbent on revenge with a tragic connection of corruption and betrayal. Can they stop him? Does Matt Cordell (Robert Z'Dar) deserve to be remembered as one of the genre's best villains? Who's the star of this film? Join Cordell (no relation) and Lucas as we read this cult classic its right to remain silent.....forever! This episode is recored and dedicated in memory of Robert Z'Dar, William Friedkin and Paul Rubens. Rest in Peace. Music: "Maniac Cop Theme" by Jay Chattaway.