A remake of the exploitive 1980 horror movie of the same name, Maniac was met with mixed reviews upon its release. It currently holds a very telling 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, thus proving just how dividing the film was as far the critics were concerned. And yet, despite the fact that the movie was talked up as a modern horror classic in the months prior to its release, Maniac came and went with little fanfare. Which is a shame, given that it's a seriously creepy horror flick featuring a truly transformative performance from Elijah Wood (clearly channelling his cannibalistic character, "Kevin," from Sin City) as a serial killer who takes over ownership of his mother's mannequin shop after her death. Whilst most viewers responded negatively towards the film's excessive use of gore, in retrospect it seems a little odd to hate on the movie for that particular aspect: the gore is in service of the plot, after all, and is - in an odd way - rendered with genuine artistry. Violence aside, Maniac is a horror experience unlike any other; its central conceit, that we only see events from the POV of the main character, feels both bold and innovating. As a result, Maniac has the feel of a strange, surreal experiment for the sum of its runtime. And, in a rare turn of events, it winds up being one remake that's a lot better than the original. Like this article? Agree or disagree that these movies are a bit underrated? Any others to add to the list? Let us know all your thoughts in the comments section below.