Exploring Maniac Cop 2

GoodBadFlicks looks at the intense sequel to a B movie classic. Directed by William Lustig.
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[@xkumanekox]

That miscarriage info really made things dark real quick.

[@sirrwhatsittoya9600]

worst part is that the baby died for money, but hey millions of people die for money.

[@marlawilcox4298]

@@sirrwhatsittoya9600 Dude that's nothing to laugh about

[@sirrwhatsittoya9600]

@@marlawilcox4298 Never said it was funny, just an unfortunate reality we live in. Although I do think that it's better to laugh and lighten up a mood rather than be sad about it.

[@dcul8812]

Marla Wilcox everything is to laugh about. Just bc you’re sensitive, don’t bring everyone else down.

[@razieltalos]

@@marlawilcox4298 didnt sound like he was trying to be funny, ice your clam

[@kobehanrenobi3911]

Gotta love GBF

[@gaddes01]

damn dabby, nice thing to say to a woman that just lost a baby

[@themadlad8540]

He was one dam cop!

[@Jeyceekay]

Clute you please do a video on Creep 1&2

[@MLJ7956]

Can you do Exploring Maniac Cop 3: Badge Of Silence....

[@TheHorrorMiserMontyG]

It's sad that Claudia didn't inform them that she was pregnant. She must have REALLY needed the money to leave that out before filming began. Excellent job once again Cecil.

[@ptonpc]

From what I remember of her book. Yes, she was broke having drunk most of her paychecks. She admits she was a functioning alcoholic.

[@nexusvideo]

SAG performers get health benefits. She probably desperately needed this while pregnant. I can attest that women can get intense during the first trimester of pregnancy. My wife and I have 2 kids and it was like she was on steroids during that period.

[@carrieanneatreides6240]

She’s a really wonderful woman. She went through a rough patch, and there’s no excuse for her behavior. That being said, she’s not the same person she was.

[@ptonpc]

CarrieAnne Atreides Agreed.

[@AdmiralBison]

all of that could have been avoided or staff and crew would be more understanding so production could be made more accommodating, however I could see why she would not disclose she was pregnant because she may not have gotten the role. makes you wonder if many of the actors/actresses difficulties on set, are to do mostly with external factors.

[@adamwatson2914]

I always hated when they would kill off the heroes of the previous movie, it made their struggles seem pretty much pointless, it's a more unpleasant trait of some 80s horror movies lol. Great review, and hey question; Are you related to Michelle trachenberg?

[@wasteoftime5848]

Yeah, sounds like the director thought it would be defying convention but actually this had become the convention, an overused troupe, throughout the eighties and nineties.

[@Trilaan]

As a super huge Bruce Campbell fan I was initially pissed. Robert Davi's cool but he's no Bruce.

[@ZacHawkins42]

Adam Watson Michelle T, my future ex-wife... Joke's on her; I don't have any money!

[@700Harry007]

#Alien3

[@dopplegangerdavid]

The real hero of Maniac Cop is the maniac cop.

[@PunkRJH90]

I remember someone mentioned never to ask Bruce Campbell about this film. They said if someone talked to him about it he'd get pissed.

[@jonathancampbell7798]

The Vardon he hates it

[@titan-tm7kl]

Yep he hates the first one as well but it's one of his best movies

[@mattguy85]

I tweeted him once asking why he was killed off so early in this, he simply wrote back "$"

[@FookMi69]

He also hated Army of Darkness, but that too was also pretty good even if its a weaker entry in the Evil Dead franchise. But whatever, its his opinion.

[@ericdraven3427]

He hates number 1 cuz he was going thru a divorce at the time

[@thehitherto5348]

One of the best slasher-movies of the 1990's. They really seemed to disappear after the eighties ended and wouldn't be popular again until Scream became a hit.

[@Brimax]

This movie had really great style. I remember seeing the trailer with Maniac Cop flipping his police baton as he walked slowly down the street. Creepy stuff!

[@Capronice]

Oh she was pregnant and that is why she refused to do a lot of scenes. I feel bad for her.

[@razieltalos]

Spinell actually bled to death, he was hemophiliac and cut himself on his shower door. rather than call for help he fell asleep on his couch and bled out great series, when are you doing Maniac Cop 3 ?

[@JuddKramer]

I'm surprised there's no mention of the 90's-tacular Maniac Cop rap that plays during the end credits.

[@julius-stark]

Marco Rodriquez appears in the beginning of both MC2 and Cobra as a robber and is killed by a cop.

[@DJ_Macphisto]

"I don't deal with psychos, I put 'em away."

[@WordUnheard]

I know I constantly gloat over your videos, and I'm not about to stop now. Your "Exploring" series is my favorite thing on KZbin. I watch these videos with a smile on my face, from beginning to end. Your videos never fail to disappoint, and that's something I can't say about anyone else I watch on a regular basis, here on KZbin. PS - I'm not a religious guy, but I'll say a silent prayer for your sweet, departed kitty, Scarlett. Goodnight, Scarlett, wherever you are. Losing a pet is never easy, no matter how long ago it happens.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks man. I hadn't talked about that in a while. It still makes me sad, I was just young and dumb. It did teach me a valuable lesson but at a cost. :(

[@The_RadicalOne]

Omg!! Yes! One thing that I remember that made this move awesome was that Matt Cordell actually speaks at one point. So Erie an epic at the same time

[@FookMi69]

_"Coooordelllll.."_

[@allright]

SO when is the episode on Maniac Cop 3 coming out.

[@hankheavy]

When do we get Exploring Maniac Cop 3? Would love to see that episode!

[@tylerskiss]

I hate when you are working on a fun shoot and one of the talent has a shit attitude. First off, you are already doing 14-16hr days, and when these people carry on, it makes everything take so much longer. Secondly, you're spending so much time each day with the same people, you want it to be enjoyable.

[@agentblackacid]

Joe Spinnell didn't have a heart attack. He was a haemophiliac who bled to death after cutting himself on a shower door and refusing hospital treatment. Great actor. RIP.

[@otaking3582]

So he died from his own stupidity? Because that's the only reason someone would refuse medical treatment in a life-threatening situation like this.

[@andrewcruz1931]

I’ve never seen maniac cop , will definitely check them out now.

[@Aaron-xq1te]

I'd like to see your opinions on horror comedies, like What We Do In The Shadows.

[@fleshTH]

I am ashamed to admit I have not seen any of the Maniac Cop movies. I'm going to go do that right now.

[@thenewmodfather]

Hope you have enjoyed them

[@Dellta88]

Awesome video..I seem to remember that at a convention somewhere, Bruce Campbell said that he was going through a divorce during filming Maniac Cop 2, and was in a shitty mood, so that had something to do with his character being killed off. Not that he was bad on the set, or anything. I don't remember all the details though.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@hal900x]

Woman loses baby: "Now maybe you won't be such a hormonally imbalanced bitch". Ah the 80's, before politically correct was a thing.

[@Coffeebean1985]

hal900x Yeah, when guys could be fuckface without having to worry that someone will actually calling them out on it. Haha, people who miss those good old tomes are like seriously troubled individuals.

[@winstonsmith6101]

No coffeebean not just men but people in general could say what they want without entitled shitty people with to much time on their hands and a smart phone with a camera to blow every little thing out of proportion. People who like to stick their noses in everyone elses business are like seriously troubled individuals.

[@razieltalos]

She had it coming

[@iidirectxii7545]

Agree, this pussy generation gets on my nerves.

[@Moonbeam143]

For one thing, she lost her baby because she decided not to tell that she was pregnant, and because of losing her baby caused trouble for the rest of the cast and crew. I would say that it was pretty much her fault.

[@pothatuu]

The cinematography is great for a 1990's schlock movie...

[@masondesrosier669]

How about exploring pumkinhead

[@andrewrobertson3894]

Mason Desrosier *punkin

[@jakezillaofficial]

@@andrewrobertson3894 Pumpkin*

[@maria.whiddon]

one of my faves. great practical effects. lance hendrickson. meow

[@scarlettshred6473]

Great video as always! Would love to see a video on 'The Class of 1984'. Also a 2007 Saw/Seven inspired film called 'WAZ (w Delta z)/The Killing Gene (US release title)!

[@MrKophee]

Can't wait for Maniac Cop 3, Cecil! Keep 'em coming!

[@spencerbean8802]

I saw this movie last night called The Visitor. It's an Italian scifi movie from 1979, and it is AMAZING. Any chance you'll check it out?

[@mossadon]

That film is NUTS !......right up Cecils street ! heh

[@Madbandit77]

Spencer Bean Oh man. That movie is BEYOND FUCKED UP. It's "Star Wars" meets "The Exorcist" meets "Rosemary's Baby" meets a hill of cocaine. Shit, a cocked up Sam Peckinpah has a bit part in the movie! Of course Cecil is going to review it!!!

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

A new video of Good Bad Flicks always makes my day.

[@jrwizz]

How dare u kill bruce campbell!!!! I spit on u!!!!

[@BritanniaPacific]

I went to New York comic con last year as maniac cop Matt Cordell, but in the first incarnation. I was a little weary about walking outside wearing a replica Cordell badge, so I wore an overcoat. I know Cordell wore blue, but all I had was black, which I think was more menacing. Now I’m considering returning as Matt to comic con as the second incarnation, seen here.

[@mrj4082]

Did you go to the 2nd comic con?

[@whitestriderable]

I'm a bit disappointed that Lustig killed Bruce Campbell's character so soon in this movie... :(

[@rentin5836]

Your videos are great. You should do more videos where you’re explaining the great things about movies or directors that people seem to miss. Like the videos you did with, The Happening and Silent Hill. I have a better view on, The Happening and its director now. I thought the movie was okay at first, but after seeing your video on it, I can appreciate the director and now see why the things in the movie were that way. With Silent Hill, I thought it was a good movie but I totally only seen the surface, until again, I watched your video on it and now think the movie is even better. Now I know the story and things in it had more depth and meaning than what I was originally just seeing. There are lots of movies that people think are bad, because they missed the point that the director was trying to convey. Maybe a new series focused on this? That would be awesome and it will give those movies a second chance. I think you would change or open a lot of people’s views on the movies they thought were bad, or movies that required too much thinking so they only saw the surface.

[@salliewagenblatt5188]

Yeah always hate it when they kill off the original heroes from the first films in horror movies why bother have them survive if there gonna be wiped out in the next movie it happens so many times even in today horrors Alice from the first Friday the 13th killed in part 2 clear rivers of final destination bumped off in the second filck the final guy from hostal very quickly despatched in part 2

[@ernestcamboriii4809]

Sallie Wagenblatt because the main stars are the horrors, not the survivors. And at least Ali Larter as Clear Rivers actually got to move the plot of FD2 before getting killed off.

[@coyleigh2860]

Final destination fucking sucks. Those newer pop horror movies just suck!!!

[@comixproviderftw_02]

Robert Z'Dar as the Maniac Cop looks like a bloated Skull Face from MGSV.

[@RocketmanRockyMatrix]

He has a genetic disorder.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I didn't know its more expensive to shoot in NY than in LA.

[@Madbandit77]

kirby march Barcena Well it used to be at the time. Now, with the tax credit and the old warehouses turned into soundstages, there's a lot of TV shows and films being made in my state. I'm a background extra, btw.

[@nastylittlecritter]

Oh man, I fucking love this movie. Such a shame 3 turned out to be mediocre

[@ChipWhitingtonIII]

Love your vids.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@Nico-vhsyunpocomas]

This is my favorite from the franchise. You can talk about the third one?

[@user-sh3vz3ol3j]

I absolutely loved this series. Yes, the second one is the best and unfortunately the third one is the weakest but I believe the team behind it was the same, something very rare these days. As others have suggested, please do the other Phantasm sequels Cecil. Great job as always!

[@Svorty]

holy hell, that last scene at the end was absolutely amazing :D

[@jacobgrantphotography]

Your videos have gotten me to check out a lot of these old B movies that I've always written off. I watched all the Maniac Cop movies, DOA, Street Fighter, Frozen, and others. You're really good at painting these obscure movies in an interesting light. Keep it up!

[@estephengonzalez9170]

I always hated Claudia's character, now I have a reason to. Lol Best channel ever!!!

[@diskjokk]

Man, your KZbin channel, is one of my favorites. Any chance that you’ll still do an exploration on “Maniac Cop 3?”

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks! Yep, I'm working on it.

[@jonknight4616]

Another awesome video! I think I've only seen the first Maniac Mansion, so I guess I need to check this one out!

[@JCLegendary]

That scene you mentioned from The Thing From Another World is seriously one of my favorite stunts of all time. They set the guy on fire, then just threw a bucket of kerosene in his face while he was on fire. The whole set damn near went up, it was great. One of the absolute classics of 50s Sci-Fi.

[@manticore6963]

Aww, it's always sad to hear about Problems with the Production of a Movie. Especially, if it's a great Film. Though, no one can blame Claudia Christina for her Miscarriage, but herself. I really feel bad for the Actor of the Cop. I can't imagine having to deal with that Make Up. It's the same with Lon Chaney Jr., who supposedly hid a Flask of Wodka in his Costume, when he played the Mummy in the Universal-Sequels for the original Mummy, because he couldn't stand playing that Role; so he had to get hammered, just to endure it.

[@Coffeebean1985]

Manti Core she probably really needed the money or didn't know, my mom didn't know she was pregnant with me up to her 4th months because she kept bleeding normally. Shit like that happens. Then again, it would explain why she didn't want to do any action scenes. Really sad, she must have been desperate and it has to be horrible to lose a child that way.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I didn't go too far into it, but she wrote about it in her book. She knew she was pregnant and thought it was a way to save her failing relationship at the time. She's had a history of substance abuse (which she also discusses in the book) so as sad as it was that it happened, it seemed she had no one to blame but herself.

[@Scout-164]

I also feel bad for Campbell since he's such a nice guy, but he was going through a very nasty divorce during production of the film.

[@DaveFu]

Bill Lustig looks like Les Grossman from Tropic Thunder!

[@jackmackakaheavyguyhaiku545]

I love all 3 of these films. I would argue that they are all equally great, but that's splitting hairs. I too wish that they were all in theaters. If I ever owned a movie theater, I'd play all 3 as a marathon.

[@TheJayMadd1]

I think I speak the majority of us here... we're still hankering for Exploring Maniac Cop 3! Love your channel - very interesting, informative and highly entertaining! :D

[@da_ocsta1452]

Damn Cecil. I'm watching old ass movies and loving every second of it thanks to you. Thanks for turning me into an old school cinephile.

[@RobinsTaste]

Holy hell....a miscarriage? That's horrible, no matter who you are.

[@burningmisery]

I love this channel. So much movie trivia. So much fun! So much Z'DaaaaaaaR!!!

[@lydiarand4786]

Clicked on this so damn fast my finger fell off

[@mossadon]

LIES!!!!! Dolphins don't have fingers !!!!!!!!

[@rentin5836]

Edited* Clicked on this so damn fast, fin fell off

[@willkayl8793]

Are you going to do part 3?

[@markcoleman4937]

Thank you as always Cecil for another incredible 'Exploring' episode. Also, this is how you do a sequel right! Can't wait to see the episode on 'MC3'.

[@squirerassilon352]

I love how your videos always have all sorts of interesting details about the production and stuff AND you don't take several months to make a single video like a lot of these other guys.

[@hailtothechin955]

It's a shame really, regardless as to why you need the money, should that motivate you to 'play ball' and do the best you can, plus be open and honest? If you do a film for the money (like that bastard Chris Pratt only making movies for money - where does he get off), then being a pleasure to work with should ensure you'll get more work... right?! Then again, if you are in a bad place that logic doesn't always factor into your daily mindset.

[@hudsonhopeartcollective]

10:10 Spinell died of blood loss, not a heart attack.

[@WTF_WHAT_THE_FLICK]

King Rat yeah. He had hemophilia, he cut himself and bled to death. Also I think he was drunk which would not help at all

[@BloodylocksBathory]

The version I had heard was that he accidentally cut himself when he experienced a heart attack, so maybe that's where he got the info from.

[@viljamtheninja]

Maniac Cop II is easily the best of the trilogy.

[@prentice978bl7]

Thank you GBF, you convinced me to watch the sequel, i was skeptical at it. BTW any chance to do an exploring episode on Barker's Nightbreed?

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Nightbreed will happen eventually

[@babykosh5415]

2020 calling: is this movie foreshadowing?

[@darrinharris373]

Bruh where is mc3

[@conzpiracy]

You should do Nothing but Trouble (1991) man, I'd love to learn more about the circumstances that led to such an atrocity being made. Huge fan of your work, one of my top 3 KZbin channels for sure, keep em coming :)

[@kelanrawlings]

Bro these are my favorite videos that you do there informative and they help me through a rough day keep it up bro nothing but respect over here 🖒

[@TOAOM123]

I can't be the only one who never gets tired of that psychostick opener

[@flibbernodgets7018]

See, this is why I can't bring myself to think of actors as real people. I desperately want to separate Ivonova (who's awesome) from her actress (who's apparently not). However, no matter how much of a jerk they are, no one "deserves" to have a miscarriage. Sure, maybe she could have prevented it, but to say it was justice or something makes me nauseous, because of the life and potential that was lost.

[@almightycinder]

As much as she was drinking in that time period, do you really think she stopped while she was pregnant? She would've messed the baby up regardless.

[@trueprideamvs5572]

2nd comment!!! I'm the sequel hahaha

[@TheMooglamachuck]

Will we ever get an exploration of Part 3?!

[@Robert-ey9xh]

It's creepy that Turkel looks like Charles Manson.I like both movies but I like Robert Davi in the sequel more.

[@jessfrankel5212]

This was really interesting. All these back stories give a lot more depth to the happenings. Nicely done! I was a little surprised when they killed off both Campbell's and Landon's characters...now I know why.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@fallenwolf3368]

Explore Evil Toons. Make it happen.

[@jakezillaofficial]

Lol

[@BowieCity1]

love the videos, just thought of the film heaven's gate and realised it would be an interesting item to delve into for your 'exploring' series. keep up the good work !

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you!

[@CinemaMacabro]

Leo Rossi best role, I liked him since the Accused, very underrated actor

[@fadriqueavalle-arce87]

I love your channel!! I found it a few months again, and have watched almost everything you've done. Imagine my joy when I realized you're STILL producing content! Keep up the great work, and thank you!!!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks! Lots more to come :)

[@rbswords2353]

I honestly felt Maniac Cop 2 was a better movie over its predecessor and one of the better sequels I've seen.

[@rbswords2353]

I forgot to mention Turkell looked like Charles Manson to me anways.

[@JoeDredd2012]

Wonderful job on reviewing my favorite in the trilogy next to the 3rd film Cecil!

[@brandonspain12345]

Honestly, this was a better Jason Takes Manhattan movie than the actual Jason Takes Manhattan movie. It was actually filmed mostly in NYC, and it had tons of more action scenes and a much better female protagonist.

[@demnmonkey]

Perhaps I’m in the minority, but I actually liked Maniac Cop 3.

[@stlouisrocker100]

Same here. It's not as good as the first 2, but it still has it's own charm.

[@NEWmr180787]

Me too! It kinda pales after the first two but it still is highly enjoyable and has a lot of merits!

[@cannibalbunnygirl]

Me too. Prefer it to the 2nd

[@Daniel_Delayne]

Love part three, never understood why Lustig disowned it like that

[@jamesanthonygreen4180]

You are not alone. I also liked Maniac Cop 3 very much.

[@annebruecks7381]

As soon as you said "she wouldn't do any of her action scenes" the First thing I wondered was if she was pregnant. A pregnancy test should be mandatory during the physical. You also said she needed the $ so that is prob why she didn't say anything, but Someone should have figured it out (I did in 2 seconds). That is kind of sad :(

[@greenfreak3497]

It would be awesome if you did Rawhead Rex.A big hello from Mexico, i'm a big fan!!!!

[@zombiewar]

Hey man, sort of hate to ask this, but could you watch "Open House" on Netflix and take a big shit on it? That movie left me angrier than I've been in a long time that i wasted my time watching it. The protagonists are painfully stupid and i honestly was hoping they'd be dead by the end of it as it was maybe the only entertainment i'd get. It was an interesting premise but man the writing was terrible.

[@Blazer1408]

Do an episode about Doomsday

[@Blazer1408]

definitely, and the movie also combines a lot of genres that Cecil covers in the channel.

[@RavenPryde]

One of my favorite things about Doomsday is the scene where you can see an extra dressed up like a Baseball Fury from The Warriors. Man... that movie was fun.

[@babykosh5415]

I want to be made at CC for being irresponsible. But desperation for money makes you do desperate things.

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

Wow, you just look at those “Raw Deal”, “License to kill” and “Die Hard” posters... Originality’s just pouring from my screen.

[@everettvonscott]

Whats your point? They're action movies from the 80's. Thats how the posters usually were. Your sarcastic attitude about something over 30yrs ago is a bit lame.

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

Oh, fuck off, Scott, what's cringe is cringe, don't molest my earholes with that baby diarrhea bullshit please.

[@everettvonscott]

Oh, you're dumb. How sad.

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

And you are as sharp as your understanding of what "having fun" means... Eleven people liked it, please, don't be a jerk.

[@everettvonscott]

The definition of fun is suddenly on the table for discussion? Thumbs up on youtube comments matter for some reason? I'm the jerk when you're the one that started the rude attitude with "Oh, fuck off, Scott, what's cringe is cringe, don't molest my earholes with that baby diarrhea bullshit please." I was right, you are dumb. Please, don't be dumb.

[@navigrewall8692]

Do SLITHER please .

[@orwellianson]

This is one of my most favorite films of all time and I never would’ve watched it if weren’t for your awesome retrospectives, Cecil. Thank you for all of your hard work and attention to detail.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You are very welcome. Thank you! :)

[@orwellianson]

@@GoodBadFlicks you’re welcome, buddy! Keep kicking ass!

[@VonWenk]

I almost felt sorry for Lustig watching this. Both Christian and Davi come off as jerks. But I'm almost sure I saw a movie ad for Maniac Cop 2 in my local paper back in '89 and considered seeing it.

[@cksteel02]

Hey, i think you should shed some light on "The Entity" starring Barbara Hershey. I think its a great horror/thriller movie. Its gone totally under the radar. I really dont think it can be done nowadays, but it had a great and eerie atmosphere. Anyone else see it?? Any thoughts???

[@voiceofreason1208]

Fantastic film and the source material, an allegedly true case that was investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren. The end of the film, the "demon view" shot of something entering the new house the family moved into, was an homage to the family being followed by the malevolent spirit wherever they went for many years. I actually don't know if the spirit ever let up. A very scary story indeed.

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

Chris Lee The Entity's definitely underrated.

[@zacgorenc]

I love that you did the sequel! Can't wait for 3!

[@dbsommers1]

Another great exploring

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@kampfkeks7562]

Please make a video about Ambulance(1990)

[@xsuperduperspoonx]

I just want to leave a comment with Mindjim in it but there's no graceful way to do it. So, there ya go.

[@RamiGodReviews]

THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME

[@cretinousjester3475]

Thanks for doing this one about a highly underrated horror icon.

[@jasonsantos3037]

The maniac cop 2 is way fun than the first movie.

[@Granturion]

Didnt know that there are 2 sequels... i suck 🤤😖