They emerge with one goal: to terrify the teens ofSan Francisco.
The title stars ofNeon Maniacshave a lot of potential, which unfortunately goes unexplored.
But thecult movie, released in 1986, still manages to entertain.
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Then the Maniacs start stalking her, intent on mopping up their unfinished business.
The guy with the axe!
The other guy with the rope!
There IS neon in this movie, actually! © Bedford Entertainment
The half man/half ape!
For instance, where did they come from?
Were they created by some unseen mad scientist?
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Why do they live in a secret compartment under a bridge?
Why are they so kill-crazy?
Why, when one of them loses an arm, does it appear to be a robotic arm?
Whats the sludgy slime they leave behind?
Why do they go all Wicked Witch of the West when they get wet?
)Neon Maniacsis a surprisingly agreeable oddity well worthy of its cult status.
Neon Maniacsarrives on Shudder December 9.
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