That miscarriage info really made things dark real quick.

It's sad that Claudia didn't inform them that she was pregnant. She must have REALLY needed the money to leave that out before filming began. Excellent job once again Cecil.

One of the best slasher-movies of the 1990's. They really seemed to disappear after the eighties ended and wouldn't be popular again until Scream became a hit.

I remember someone mentioned never to ask Bruce Campbell about this film. They said if someone talked to him about it he'd get pissed.

This movie had really great style. I remember seeing the trailer with Maniac Cop flipping his police baton as he walked slowly down the street. Creepy stuff!

Can you do Exploring Maniac Cop 3: Badge Of Silence....

That scene you mentioned from The Thing From Another World is seriously one of my favorite stunts of all time. They set the guy on fire, then just threw a bucket of kerosene in his face while he was on fire. The whole set damn near went up, it was great. One of the absolute classics of 50s Sci-Fi.

holy hell, that last scene at the end was absolutely amazing :D

I'm surprised there's no mention of the 90's-tacular Maniac Cop rap that plays during the end credits.

Can't wait for Maniac Cop 3, Cecil! Keep 'em coming!

A new video of Good Bad Flicks always makes my day.

Marco Rodriquez appears in the beginning of both MC2 and Cobra as a robber and is killed by a cop.

I’ve never seen maniac cop , will definitely check them out now.

I know I constantly gloat over your videos, and I'm not about to stop now. Your "Exploring" series is my favorite thing on KZfaq. I watch these videos with a smile on my face, from beginning to end. Your videos never fail to disappoint, and that's something I can't say about anyone else I watch on a regular basis, here on KZfaq. PS - I'm not a religious guy, but I'll say a silent prayer for your sweet, departed kitty, Scarlett. Goodnight, Scarlett, wherever you are. Losing a pet is never easy, no matter how long ago it happens.

Joe Spinnell didn't have a heart attack. He was a haemophiliac who bled to death after cutting himself on a shower door and refusing hospital treatment. Great actor. RIP.

Spinell actually bled to death, he was hemophiliac and cut himself on his shower door. rather than call for help he fell asleep on his couch and bled out great series, when are you doing Maniac Cop 3 ?

I went to New York comic con last year as maniac cop Matt Cordell, but in the first incarnation. I was a little weary about walking outside wearing a replica Cordell badge, so I wore an overcoat. I know Cordell wore blue, but all I had was black, which I think was more menacing. Now I’m considering returning as Matt to comic con as the second incarnation, seen here.

When do we get Exploring Maniac Cop 3? Would love to see that episode!

I always hated when they would kill off the heroes of the previous movie, it made their struggles seem pretty much pointless, it's a more unpleasant trait of some 80s horror movies lol. Great review, and hey question; Are you related to Michelle trachenberg?

I think I speak the majority of us here... we're still hankering for Exploring Maniac Cop 3! Love your channel - very interesting, informative and highly entertaining! :D

Awesome video..I seem to remember that at a convention somewhere, Bruce Campbell said that he was going through a divorce during filming Maniac Cop 2, and was in a shitty mood, so that had something to do with his character being killed off. Not that he was bad on the set, or anything. I don't remember all the details though.

I can't be the only one who never gets tired of that psychostick opener

This is one of my most favorite films of all time and I never would’ve watched it if weren’t for your awesome retrospectives, Cecil. Thank you for all of your hard work and attention to detail.

Omg!! Yes! One thing that I remember that made this move awesome was that Matt Cordell actually speaks at one point. So Erie an epic at the same time

I am ashamed to admit I have not seen any of the Maniac Cop movies. I'm going to go do that right now.

The cinematography is great for a 1990's schlock movie...

Your videos have gotten me to check out a lot of these old B movies that I've always written off. I watched all the Maniac Cop movies, DOA, Street Fighter, Frozen, and others. You're really good at painting these obscure movies in an interesting light. Keep it up!

I love how your videos always have all sorts of interesting details about the production and stuff AND you don't take several months to make a single video like a lot of these other guys.

Damn Cecil. I'm watching old ass movies and loving every second of it thanks to you. Thanks for turning me into an old school cinephile.

Thank you as always Cecil for another incredible 'Exploring' episode. Also, this is how you do a sequel right! Can't wait to see the episode on 'MC3'.

Man, your KZfaq channel, is one of my favorites. Any chance that you’ll still do an exploration on “Maniac Cop 3?”

I'd like to see your opinions on horror comedies, like What We Do In The Shadows.

This was really interesting. All these back stories give a lot more depth to the happenings. Nicely done! I was a little surprised when they killed off both Campbell's and Landon's characters...now I know why.

Great video as always! Would love to see a video on 'The Class of 1984'. Also a 2007 Saw/Seven inspired film called 'WAZ (w Delta z)/The Killing Gene (US release title)!

I love that you did the sequel! Can't wait for 3!

I always hated Claudia's character, now I have a reason to. Lol Best channel ever!!!

Maniac Cop II is easily the best of the trilogy.

Another awesome video! I think I've only seen the first Maniac Mansion, so I guess I need to check this one out!

Bill Lustig looks like Les Grossman from Tropic Thunder!

I love your channel!! I found it a few months again, and have watched almost everything you've done. Imagine my joy when I realized you're STILL producing content! Keep up the great work, and thank you!!!

Thanks for doing this one about a highly underrated horror icon.

Leo Rossi best role, I liked him since the Accused, very underrated actor

Your videos are great. You should do more videos where you’re explaining the great things about movies or directors that people seem to miss. Like the videos you did with, The Happening and Silent Hill. I have a better view on, The Happening and its director now. I thought the movie was okay at first, but after seeing your video on it, I can appreciate the director and now see why the things in the movie were that way. With Silent Hill, I thought it was a good movie but I totally only seen the surface, until again, I watched your video on it and now think the movie is even better. Now I know the story and things in it had more depth and meaning than what I was originally just seeing. There are lots of movies that people think are bad, because they missed the point that the director was trying to convey. Maybe a new series focused on this? That would be awesome and it will give those movies a second chance. I think you would change or open a lot of people’s views on the movies they thought were bad, or movies that required too much thinking so they only saw the surface.

I had no idea how much love lustic had put into this, I remember renting this from the warehouse when they where in business, I need to watch all of these again if I could find them,

Oh she was pregnant and that is why she refused to do a lot of scenes. I feel bad for her.

I love all 3 of these films. I would argue that they are all equally great, but that's splitting hairs. I too wish that they were all in theaters. If I ever owned a movie theater, I'd play all 3 as a marathon.

Wonderful job on reviewing my favorite in the trilogy next to the 3rd film Cecil!

SO when is the episode on Maniac Cop 3 coming out.

Oh man, I fucking love this movie. Such a shame 3 turned out to be mediocre

This is my favorite from the franchise. You can talk about the third one?

I didn't know its more expensive to shoot in NY than in LA.

I love this channel. So much movie trivia. So much fun! So much Z'DaaaaaaaR!!!

I absolutely loved this series. Yes, the second one is the best and unfortunately the third one is the weakest but I believe the team behind it was the same, something very rare these days. As others have suggested, please do the other Phantasm sequels Cecil. Great job as always!

Wow, the development of Maniac Cop 2 went threw hell because of the casting, at least the sequel still turned how well. Another great exploring video as always! Keep it up, man!

The more I learn about Robert Davi the more I like him.

Honestly, this was a better Jason Takes Manhattan movie than the actual Jason Takes Manhattan movie. It was actually filmed mostly in NYC, and it had tons of more action scenes and a much better female protagonist.

You should do Nothing but Trouble (1991) man, I'd love to learn more about the circumstances that led to such an atrocity being made. Huge fan of your work, one of my top 3 KZfaq channels for sure, keep em coming :)

Bro these are my favorite videos that you do there informative and they help me through a rough day keep it up bro nothing but respect over here 🖒

10:10 Spinell died of blood loss, not a heart attack.

love the videos, just thought of the film heaven's gate and realised it would be an interesting item to delve into for your 'exploring' series. keep up the good work !

Robert Z'Dar as the Maniac Cop looks like a bloated Skull Face from MGSV.

holy crap that's a nice shot at 11:00 Maniac Cop looks threatening as hell

I'm a bit disappointed that Lustig killed Bruce Campbell's character so soon in this movie... :(

I feel like you would love McHales Navy(1997) with Tom Arnold. Very similar to a lot of the movies you enjoy. Spectacular Cast.

Great video as always Cecil!

Excellent video's! I love learning all the info ! Thanks !!!

Great 'B' flick! RIP Z'Dar. Davi is a GREAT tough guy!

Good job buddy, love your work. 👍🏻

THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME

Think I've only seen the first Maniac Cop maybe three times. But this was a favourite when I was a kid.

Thank you! One of my fav low budget flicks.

Love your vids.

I saw this movie last night called The Visitor. It's an Italian scifi movie from 1979, and it is AMAZING. Any chance you'll check it out?

2020 calling: is this movie foreshadowing?

Explore Evil Toons. Make it happen.

Jay Bauman loves this movie

Awesome review as always sir

How about exploring pumkinhead

Thank you GBF, you convinced me to watch the sequel, i was skeptical at it. BTW any chance to do an exploring episode on Barker's Nightbreed?

I honestly felt Maniac Cop 2 was a better movie over its predecessor and one of the better sequels I've seen.

Yet another great video

Agreed! Look forward to pt3! Ur awesome! :)!!!!

Wow, so Claudia Christian was a diva after doing the Hidden?? I am surprised she got the Babalyon 5 gig after and not get blacklisted. Once again great video!

I'm surprised this franchise has been dormant this long. A new Maniac Cop would be great.

A excellent & interesting insight of a great underrated action horror sequel. which I proudly own on dvd & yes I highly agree with you that its better then the original.

Excellent review sir. I always look forward to your insight, and I end up watching most of these movie I've never heard of before. Keep it up. I know you have a lot on the plate, but one request: could you do 1982's Forbidden World? I'm a sucker for Roger Corman, and it's one of the best Alien rip offs out there. It seems like it's right up your alley. Anyway, cheers from Wisconsin, and keep the vids coming. Take care.

Clicked on this so damn fast my finger fell off

Aww, it's always sad to hear about Problems with the Production of a Movie. Especially, if it's a great Film. Though, no one can blame Claudia Christina for her Miscarriage, but herself. I really feel bad for the Actor of the Cop. I can't imagine having to deal with that Make Up. It's the same with Lon Chaney Jr., who supposedly hid a Flask of Wodka in his Costume, when he played the Mummy in the Universal-Sequels for the original Mummy, because he couldn't stand playing that Role; so he had to get hammered, just to endure it.

Thank you buddy, you're the best!

Will we ever get an exploration of Part 3?!

Another great exploring

Are you going to do part 3?

Love it.

When I was a kid and my aunt & mom would take my cousins and I to rent movies, I’d always go look at the Maniac Cop vhs covers and read the back of them. I never rented them though and still haven’t seen them. Lol.

All right, time to enjoy a movie!

I need to see this move now!!

Just found your channel. Great stuff.

Not a patch on the 1st but still good. They don't make them like they used too

Robert Davi shown holding a gun yet does jack shit throughout the movie. Lmao. Classic.

Thanks for posting bro