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Maniac (2011)

Name: Maniac
Director: Shia LaBeouf
Genre: Crime, found footage, Serial killer, Short film, Suspense
Released: 2011
Duration: 10 min
Cast: Kid Cudi, Chris Palko, Shia LaBeouf, Ariel M. Carlson, Erika Hoveland

2011 · Shia LaBeouf · 10 min · United States of America

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Short horror mockumentary about a camera crew that follows two serial killers.

A 2011 title built around Crime, found footage and Serial killer. Directed by Shia LaBeouf.

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Maniac (2011)

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