I, Madman (1989) Horror Thriller Drama Fantasy
I, Madman (1989) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 6.30/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.7/10
I, Madman Plot Synopsis:
Virginia works at a used book store. She's really into horror novels and discovers a really good book. It's called "I, Madman" and it's about an insane doctor who cuts off people's noses, ears, and hair and puts them on his face to please a girl he likes. Only Virginia discovers that the book is nonfiction, and every time she picks up the book to read it, she sees him. The insane doctor from the book has escaped the book into our reality.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A bookshop owner finds that an insane and murderous doctor from one of the store"s horror novels has come to life.
Tagline: Lose Yourself in a Good Book
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I, Madman Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1989 (more 1989 movies)
Box Office: $151,203
Production Co.: Sarlui/Diamant
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / I, Madman Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 07, 1989, DVD: Aug 26, 2003
Producers: Moshe Diamant, Rafael Eisenman, Paul Mason, Patti Meade, Eduard Sarlui, Helen Szabo
Musicians: Michael Hoenig
Cinematographers: Bryan England
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I, Madman (1989) Cast (Click to Expand)
I, Madman Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Wright | ... | Virginia |
| Clayton Rohner | ... | Richard |
| Randall William Cook | ... | Dr. Alan Kessler / Malcolm Brand |
| Stephanie Hodge | ... | Mona |
| Michelle Jordan | ... | Colette |
| Vance Valencia | ... | Sgt. Navarro |
| Mary Baldwin | ... | Librarian |
| Raf Nazario | ... | Lyle, Hotel Clerk (as Rafael Nazario) |
| Bob Frank | ... | Hotel Manager |
| Bruce Wagner | ... | Pianist |
| Kevin Best | ... | Black Actor |
| Steven Memel | ... | Lenny |
| Vincent Lucchesi | ... | Lt. Garber |
| Murray Rubin | ... | Sidney Zeit |
| Tom Badal | ... | Composite Artist |
| Roger La Page | ... | Acting Teacher |
| Nelson Welch | ... | Elderly Customer |
| James Quincey Hendrick | ... | Bus Driver |
| Jeff Yesko | ... | Patrolman |
| Mary Pat Gleason | ... | Policewoman |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jenny Wright (b. March 23, 1962) – Virginia
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Jennifer Wright - Clayton Rohner (b. August 5, 1957) – Richard
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Clayton Rhoner - Randall William Cook – Dr. Alan Kessler / Malcolm Brand
Also known as: Randall Cook | Randy Cook - Stephanie Hodge (b. December 24, 1956) – Mona
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Stephani Hodge - Michelle Jordan – Colette
- Vance Valencia – Sgt. Navarro
- Mary Baldwin – Librarian
- Raf Nazario – Lyle, Hotel Clerk (as Rafael Nazario)
Also known as: Rafael A. Nazario | Rafael Nazario | Rafael Nezario - Bob Frank – Hotel Manager
- Bruce Wagner (b. March 20, 1954) – Pianist
Sign: Pisces - Kevin Best (b. February 26, 1959) – Black Actor
Sign: Pisces - Steven Memel – Lenny
- Vincent Lucchesi – Lt. Garber
- Murray Rubin, as Sidney Zeit, passed away at age 90 in .
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Murray Rubin Sparkle - Tom Badal – Composite Artist
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