---
title: "I, Madman"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/i-madman-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40353
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# I, Madman (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/i-madman-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A bookshop clerk confronts a murderous pulp‑novel killer come to life."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Tibor Takács
- Stars Jenny Wright as the bookshop clerk
- Combines horror and thriller elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime may leave some plot underdeveloped
- Tone & Suitability: Rated R, the film contains graphic killings and is intended for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, pulp, surreal

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed I, Madman?
The film was directed by Tibor Takács.

### Q: When was I, Madman released?
It was released in the United States on April 7, 1989.

### Q: What was the film's working title?
The working title was Hardcover, and it was released in some international markets under that name.

### Q: What genre does I, Madman belong to?
It is classified as a horror and thriller film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [I, Madman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40353)
- [I, Madman - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Madman)
- [I, Madman (1989)](https://www.sms.cz/film/i-madman)
- [Madman - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madman)
- [MadMan - Wikipedia](https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MadMan)

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