Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- brutal
- propulsive
- sleazy
- late night horror marathon
- cult movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel an energetic, excessive exploitation film with strong action and quirky characterization, though some felt it sacrificed the original’s suspense.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Matt Cordell returns as an undead police officer targeting criminals connected to his prison murder.
Detectives Sean McKinney and Susan Riley investigate and confront Cordell while the film delivers serial-killer set pieces.
Critics specifically highlight the sequel’s excess, brutal action, fire effects, and sleazy 1980s horror energy.
The story’s New York City police and prison environments frame its relentless supernatural attacks.
Films like Maniac Cop 2, and why
Maniac Cop
Shared police procedural framing, supernatural serial killer premise, graphic exploitation energy, and urban horror atmosphere.
Silent Night, Deadly Night 2
Shared revenge-driven slasher structure, heightened violence, dark humor, and 1980s exploitation sensibility.
The Return of the Living Dead
Shared undead killer mythology, relentless pursuit, practical effects, and pulpy action-horror tone.
The New York Ripper
Shared grimy New York crime setting, brutal supernatural violence, and cult exploitation aesthetic.
Movie Details
- Director
- William Lustig
- Release Date
- 1990-07-18
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (272)
Cast
- Robert Davi
- Claudia Christian
- Michael Lerner
- Bruce Campbell
- Laurene Landon
- Robert Z'Dar
- Clarence Williams III
- Leo Rossi
- Lou Bonacki
- Paula Trickey
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Maniac Cop 2 about?
- An undead New York police officer wages a brutal supernatural revenge campaign against the criminals tied to his murder.
- What is Maniac Cop 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Maniac Cop 2 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Maniac Cop 2 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Maniac Cop 2 as graphic.
- What did critics think of Maniac Cop 2?
- Critics generally found the sequel an energetic, excessive exploitation film with strong action and quirky characterization, though some felt it sacrificed the original’s suspense.
- Which films are like Maniac Cop 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Maniac Cop, Silent Night, Deadly Night 2, The Return of the Living Dead, and The New York Ripper.
- How long is Maniac Cop 2?
- Maniac Cop 2 runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Maniac Cop 2?
- In United States, Maniac Cop 2 streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
