Madman (1981) Horror Thriller

Rated R | Threatrical Jan 01, 1982 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller | Runtime 1h 28m
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Madman Plot Synopsis:

At a summer camp for youths, cockey pre-teen calls out the name of mass serial killer "Madman Marz". Suddenly, counselors are being maimed and slaughtered in various ways by the backwoodsman who has returned when his name was called.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A legendary psychopathic murderer stalks a summer camp.

Tagline: Don"t say his name!

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Official Trailer

  • Madman Official Trailer

Madman Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 88 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller
Sub-Genres:  Serial Killers
Horror Genres:  Cabin in the Woods, Slasher
Directors: Joe Giannone
Stars: Gaylen Ross, Tony Fish, Harriet Bass, Seth Jones, Jan Claire … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jan 01, 1982
Production Co.: Jensen Farley Pictures
Website: http://www.lostempirefilms.com
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Madman Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 01, 1982, DVD: Feb 13, 2001
Writers: Joe Giannone, Gary Sales
Producers: Sam Marion, Gary Sales
Musicians: Stephen Horelick
Cinematographers: James Lemmo

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