The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Maniac Cop 2
Action · Horror · Mystery · 1990
Undead cop Matt Cordell rises from the grave, and is after the criminals who murdered him in prison.
Movie details
Maniac Cop 2
“You have the right to remain silent forever..... again!”
1990 Action · Horror · Mystery 1h 27m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
Undead cop Matt Cordell rises from the grave, and is after the criminals who murdered him in prison.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Maniac Cop 2?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
William Lustig
Written by
Larry Cohen
Robert Davi
Det. Sean McKinney
Claudia Christian
Susan Riley
Michael Lerner
Edward Doyle
Bruce Campbell
Jack Forrest
Laurene Landon
Teresa Mallory
Robert Z'Dar
Matt Cordell
Clarence Williams III
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Court is in session
Put Maniac Cop 2 on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Prestige Tourist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.