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William Lustig

William Lustig

Director·b. 1955·The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

19 horror credits

William Lustig (born February 1, 1955) is an American filmmaker and film distributor, known for his work in the horror genre. His best-known films include Maniac (1980), Vigilante (1982), and Maniac Cop (1988) and its sequels. He is also the founder of the boutique home video label Blue Underground.

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Director6 films

Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam

Director

1996
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

Director

1992
Maniac Cop 2

Maniac Cop 2

Director

1990
Relentless

Relentless

Director

1989
Maniac Cop

Maniac Cop

Director

1988 2.0
Maniac

Maniac

Director

1980 3.7

Producer2 films

Maniac

Maniac

Producer

2012 4.0
Maniac

Maniac

Producer

1980 3.7

Actor14 films

In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

Self

2022 3.8
Maniac: The Making of Documentary

Maniac: The Making of Documentary

Self

2013
13 Scarier Movie Moments

13 Scarier Movie Moments

Self

2009
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Self

2001
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Self

2000
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

Self

2000
Hollywood Rated 'R'

Hollywood Rated 'R'

Self

1997
Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness

Fake Shemp

1992 3.6
Trepanator

Trepanator

Man with nightmares

1992
Darkman

Darkman

Dockworker

1990 3.5
Relentless

Relentless

Cop #2

1989
Cameron's Closet

Cameron's Closet

Ice Cream Eater (uncredited)

1988
Maniac Cop

Maniac Cop

Motel Manager

1988 2.0
Maniac

Maniac

Al - Hotel Manager (uncredited)

1980 3.7

Other Crew1 film

Death Wish

Death Wish

Editorial Staff

1974 4.0

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