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I, Madman 1989

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What is I, Madman?

I, Madman is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1989
Release date
Apr 7, 1989
Genres
Horror, Thriller
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78 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Horror #Thriller

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Overview

I, Madman is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller.

Should you watch it?

“A bookshop clerk confronts a murderous pulp‑novel killer come to life.”

Reasons to watch
  • Directed by Tibor Takács
  • Stars Jenny Wright as the bookshop clerk
  • Combines horror and thriller elements
Keep in mind
  • Short runtime may leave some plot underdeveloped

Watch it if you enjoy retro‑style horror that blurs fiction and reality.

Rated R, the film contains graphic killings and is intended for mature audiences only.

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What is the basic premise of I, Madman?

A bookshop clerk begins seeing the disfigured killer from her favorite 1950s pulp novels come to life and start murdering people around her.

Who directed I, Madman?

The film was directed by Tibor Takács.

When was I, Madman released?

It was released in the United States on April 7, 1989.

What was the film's working title?

The working title was Hardcover, and it was released in some international markets under that name.

What genre does I, Madman belong to?

It is classified as a horror and thriller film.