Maniac (1980) - America's Hometown Horror

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Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they discuss one of the grittiest, grimiest slashers of all-time: Maniac!Directed by William Lustig and starring Joe Spinell, Maniac follows a deranged "Mama's Boy" who goes on a sadistic killing spree on the mean streets of late '70s New York City. But first: Happy Oppenheimer (Barbenhemier?) Week, Stranger Things returns to Halloween Horror Nights & a bunch of nominations for horror at the Emmys!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!- A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts Magazine!- All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media#Maniac #JoeSpinell #WilliamLustig #TomSavini #HorrorMovies #1980Horror #1980Movies #80sHorror #IndieHorror #CultHorror #Horror #Oppenheimer #Barbenheimer #StrangerThings #HHN32 #HalloweenHorrorNights #Emmys #HorrorPodcast #HorrorFacts #HorrorFactsDotCom #Fangoria #AHHPod #AmericasHometownHorror #PlymouthMABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.Support the Show:FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch.HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com.SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on.All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

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Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they discuss one of the grittiest, grimiest slashers of all-time: Maniac!Directed by William Lustig and starring Joe Spinell, Maniac follows a deranged "Mama's Boy" who goes on a sadistic killing spree on the mean...

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