The Legend Still Lives: 30 Years of Madman

2010

Action / Documentary

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IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 58 58

Plot summary

A retrospective documentary on the 80's slasher film classic Madman. Interviews with the original and available cast & crew, including Madman Marz himself Paul Ehlers.

Director

Victor Bonacore Photo
Victor Bonacore

Top cast

Aaron T. Frye Photo
Aaron T. Frye as Self
Adam Rockoff Photo
Adam Rockoff as Self
David Beinlich Photo
David Beinlich as Self
Jonathan Ehlers Photo
Jonathan Ehlers as Self
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841.79 MB
1280*704
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
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1.53 GB
1920*1056
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Michael_Elliott

Good Look at Madman

The Legend Still Lives: 30 Years of Madman (2010) *** (out of 4)Low-budget but entertaining look at the making of MADMAN, the 1982 slasher that pretty much came out of nowhere and become a cult favorite. Gary Sales, the producer and Paul Ehlers who played the killer, are just two of the people on hand to be interviewed. For the most part this is a pretty good documentary clocking it at 90 minutes. We start off hearing about how the production got going and then we hear various stories from the set. We learn about the locations and get to see what some of them look like in their current state.If you're a fan of MADMAN then you're going to enjoy this documentary. This isn't a professional looking film but I think the low-budget nature actually goes well with the film itself. It was fun getting to hear from a couple of the cast and crew members as their tell some pretty good stories. Another plus is getting to hear from some fans of the film including one collector who shows off some one sheets and other gems.
Reviewed by Woodyanders 8 / 10

A very cool and comprehensive retrospective documentary

This incredibly thorough 90 minute documentary does a sterling job of covering all the essential bases concerning the 1982 summer camp slasher cult favorite "Madman." Among the topics discussed are the genesis of the story, raising money through limited partnerships, casting, Vincent Price being consider for the role of Max, last minute script revisions, Paul Ehlers being originally hired to do the poster illustrations (he was eventually cast as crazy ol' Madman Marz), the infamous decapitation by pick-up hood kill, how Joe Giannone was a very intense and careful director who knew exactly what he wanted, shooting on location at Fish Cove Inn, the priceless ending credits theme song, the theatrical release, and the picture's current status as a bona fide cult classic (one person astutely notes that one of the movie's key appealing virtues is that it has its own mythology concerning the Madman Marz character). Moreover, we also get a revisit to the Fish Cove Inn location, loads of behind-the-scenes stills, talk of a possible remake, and such "Madman" memorabilia as action figures, posters, and video boxes from all over the world. Without a doubt the best story related herein is that Ehlers' wife gave birth to son Jonathan during the shooting of the film; Paul actually went to the hospital wearing bloody overalls and some of his Marz make-up and was the first person to hold the newborn baby (!). The interview subjects are a pretty neat bunch of folks, with Ehlers in particular coming across as one really nice and interesting guy. Producer/writer Gary Sales, actress Harriet Bass, actors Carl Frederick and Michael Sullivan, and key grip Claude Kerven are likewise charming individuals with some fun tales to tell about the picture. The groovy syncopated remix of the theme music totally smokes as well and the various hardcore "Madman" fanatics are quite endearing in their obsessive love for the flick. Essential viewing for fans of the film.
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