A psychotic man, troubled by his childhood abuse, kills and mutilates young women and local models on the streets of New York City.
Practical Effects
Tom Savini's exploding head is disgustingly perfect.
Acting
Joe Spinell's sweaty, pathetic monster is unforgettable.
Cinematography
Grimy pre-gentrification NYC is its own character.
Director
William Lustig
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tom Savini played the disco boyfriend whose head explodes — he used his own explosives expertise from Vietnam to design the effect.
William Lustig was arrested during filming for allegedly disturbing the peace with fake blood and weapons in public.
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