Neon Maniacs
Neon Maniacs

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Neon Maniacs

1986
Movie
91 min
English

A group of teenagers in San Francisco discover a nest of homicidal monsters living in a tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, but when they try to tell authorities, no one believes them.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Joseph MangineGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this cult classic horror-comedy, a group of art students in New York City are targeted by a series of bizarre and menacing figures known as the Neon Maniacs. These punk-rock inspired killers, each with their own unique, neon-lit weapon and aesthetic, begin a spree of murders across the city. The students must band together to survive the onslaught and uncover the mysterious origins of these nocturnal attackers.

Critical Reception

Neon Maniacs is primarily known as a cult film that has gained a following over the years for its unique premise and punk-rock aesthetic, rather than mainstream critical acclaim. It is often viewed as a product of its time, embracing the B-movie horror tropes of the 1980s with a distinctive visual style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique visual style and punk rock soundtrack.

  • Often described as a fun, albeit low-budget, 80s cult horror flick.

  • Some find the plot thin and the acting amateurish, but it's embraced by fans for its camp value.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Neon Maniacs' is not readily available. However, as a cult film, it generally garners appreciation from fans of 1980s B-movies and unique horror aesthetics.

Fun Fact

The film features a cameo by Ray Manzarek, the legendary keyboardist of the iconic rock band The Doors, who also composed some of the film's score.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Fun, but unfinished flick about deadly ogres by the Golden Gate Bridge_** The friends of a high school girl (Leilani Sarelle) are ruthlessly slain by monstrous freaks living under the Golden Gate Bridge, but the police don’t believe h...