Maniac Cop (1988)
Directed by William Lustig
Genres - Mystery, Horror, Crime, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Crime Thriller, Police Detective Film, Slasher Film |
Release Date - May 13, 1988 (USA) |
Run Time - 85 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Dan Pavlides
A maniacal murderer is stalking New York City cops in this urban crime thriller. Jack Forrest (Bruce Campbell) is suspected of being the killer until Lieutenant McCrae (Tom Atkins) is found dead. Jack takes over the case after McCrae's death with help from undercover cop and sweetheart Theresa (Laurene Landon). Commissioner Pike (Richard Roundtree) is under fire to solve the case as more men in blue meet their maker much too soon.
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crime-spree, detective, homicidal-maniac, investigator, police, rampage, serial-killer, slasher, urban