This movie earns a score of 32 out of 100. It’s surprising to see Elijah Wood in this role, but he manages to portray a disturbingly unsettling character—a likable manikin maker with psychopathic tendencies—and delivers an impressive performance. That's really the sole positive aspect of this dreary and excessively paced reimagining of the 1980 film. It seems someone felt the initial version wasn’t twisted enough.…

I approached this remake without any prior knowledge of the original movie, so I had no preconceived notions going in. This version of Maniac turned out to be a surprisingly effective thriller, even though it’s unsettling at times. What seems to bother some horror enthusiasts is its unique presentation; the first-person perspective and experimental touches diminish what could have been genuine tension. However, th…