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Maniac Cop (1988)

Movie85 minRated R

IMDb6.0/ 10CTV score6.1/ 10

Where to watch Maniac Cop in Australia

Maniac Cop is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription) and Shudder (subscription). With a library card you can also watch Maniac Cop free on Beamafilm, if your library subscribes.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

About Maniac Cop

In New York, people are slain and strangled to death brutally on the open street. All witnesses agree that the murderer was in a cop's uniform. Soon the police search and find a suspect in its own ranks: Jack Forrest, suspected of murdering his own wife and the rest of the unfortunate individuals to die by the Maniac Cop’s reign of terror. To prove his innocence, he investigates the case with his partner, Theresa Mallory.

Year
1988
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Crime, Action
Runtime
85 min
Rated
R
Director
William Lustig
Top cast
Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon, Richard Roundtree

Maniac Cop release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Maniac Cop

  • Tom Atkinsas Frank McCrae
  • Bruce Campbellas Jack Forrest
  • Laurene Landonas Theresa Mallory
  • Richard Roundtreeas Commissioner Pike
  • William Smithas Captain Ripley
  • Robert Z'Daras Matt Cordell
  • Sheree Northas Sally Noland
  • Nina Arvesenas Regina Sheperd
  • Nick Barbaroas Councilman
  • Lou Bonackias Detective Lovejoy
  • Barry Brenneras Coroner
  • Victoria Catlinas Ellen Forrest
  • James Dixonas Clancy
  • Corey Michael Eubanksas Bremmer
  • Jill Gatsbyas Cassie Philips
Director
William Lustig
Writer
Larry Cohen
Producer
Larry Cohen
Original Music Composer
Jay Chattaway
Director of Photography
James Lemmo, Vincent J. Rabe

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Maniac Cop Collection, in release order

  1. 1.Maniac Cop13 May 1988
  2. 2.Maniac Cop 218 July 1990
  3. 3.Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence10 December 1992

Collection: TMDB.

Maniac Cop trailer

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Is Maniac Cop on Netflix in Australia?

No, Maniac Cop is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Prime Video and Shudder.

Can I watch Maniac Cop for free in Australia?

Yes, with a library card: Maniac Cop streams free on Beamafilm to members of a library that subscribes, with no ads. It is not on a free service open to everyone right now. You can stream it on Prime Video and Shudder.

Can I rent or buy Maniac Cop in Australia?

We could not find Maniac Cop to rent or buy in Australia right now. It is streaming on Prime Video and Shudder.

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