Mania (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1974, Mania is a thriller and horror film directed by Renato Polselli, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Brecht, a renowned scientist, is obsessively experimenting in his isolated villa. The object of his studies is "apparent death", with the intention that the human body in a cataleptic state can be cured more easily. He lives with his wife Lisa and several other people: his twin brother Germano; Katia, the waitress; Lailo, his assistant and young student Erina. Having discovered his brother's affair with Lisa, Brecht sets up a plan to kill Germano and take his place. The shock makes Erina dumb. Bercht's persecution of Lisa soon turns the woman mad, while Lailo, wandering in the villa's surroundings, vainly tries to find the key to the mystery. A psychiatrist, Louis, firmly believes Lailo's madness is caused by her inner anguish and seems confident in her recovery. But he's wrong: the demented woman kills Katia and then throws herself out of a window. Brecht takes back his own identity, but his actions will have further tragic consequences...
Who’s in it. Mania stars Brad Euston as Professor Brecht / Germano, Ivana Giordan as Katia, Isarco Ravaioli as Lailo and Mirella Rossi as Erina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Mania has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mania page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mania tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mania (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mania change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mania worth watching?
- Mania holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mania?
- Mania stars Brad Euston, Ivana Giordan, Isarco Ravaioli, Mirella Rossi and Eva Spadaro.
- When was Mania released?
- Mania was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.