Maniac movie trailer (1980) Plot synopsis: A psychotic man, troubled by his childhood abuse, loose in New York City, offs young women and takes their scalps as his trophies. Will he find the perfect woman in a photographer, and end his offing spree? Director: William Lustig Writers: C.A. Rosenberg, Joe Spinell, Joe Spinell Stars: Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro, Abigail Clayton