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The Invisible Maniac 1990

★ 4.460 votes86 min📅 1990-07-13

"The new physics professor has a disappearing act that's a real scream."

In the quirky 1980s-inspired comedy-horror flick *The Invisible Maniac (1990)*, a rogue physics professor with a flair for the theatrical slips into invisibility and finds himself teaching a class of curious high schoolers.

Director: Adam Rifkin

Cast

Peter Noel Duhamel
Peter Noel Duhamel
Kevin Dornwinkle
Melissa Moore
Melissa Moore
Bunny
Savannah
Savannah
Vicky
Debra Lamb
Debra Lamb
Betty
Robert R. Ross Jr.
Chet
Rod Sweitzer
Rod Sweitzer
Gordon
Clement von Franckenstein
Clement von Franckenstein
Dr. McWaters
Stephanie Blake
Stephanie Blake
Mrs. Cello
Marilyn Adams
Mrs. Dornwinkle
Dana Bentley
Dana Bentley
Newscaster

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Invisible Maniac (1990) about?

An escaped asylum inmate with invisibility powers infiltrates a high school as a new physics teacher, blending science lectures with deadly pranks. The film follows his chaotic attempts to remain undetected while wreaking havoc on unsuspecting students.

Who directed The Invisible Maniac?

Adam Rifkin directed *The Invisible Maniac*, helming this offbeat blend of horror and comedy with a knack for dark humor.

Who stars in The Invisible Maniac?

The film features Peter Noel Duhamel in the lead role, alongside Melissa Moore, Savannah, Debra Lamb, and Robert R. Ross Jr.

Is The Invisible Maniac (1990) worth watching?

While it's not a high-budget spectacle, *The Invisible Maniac* offers a fun, low-stakes horror-comedy with a cult following. Fans of '80s slasher parodies and campy sci-fi will likely find its absurdity entertaining, even if it's more cheeky than chilling.

How long is The Invisible Maniac?

The runtime for *The Invisible Maniac* is 86 minutes.

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About The Invisible Maniac (1990) — A Campy Horror-Comedy with a Vanishing Act

In the quirky 1980s-inspired comedy-horror flick *The Invisible Maniac (1990)*, a rogue physics professor with a flair for the theatrical slips into invisibility and finds himself teaching a class of curious high schoolers. Directed by Adam Rifkin, this offbeat blend of sci-fi and slasher tropes delivers a madcap adventure where science collides with teenage mischief. The film's playful yet eerie atmosphere hinges on a campy premise: an escaped asylum inmate hiding in plain sight, wreaking havoc with a disappearing act that's as unsettling as it is absurd.

Beneath its B-movie surface, *The Invisible Maniac (1990)* explores themes of perception, power, and the chaos that erupts when the unthinkable becomes real. The cast, led by Peter Noel Duhamel as the titular villain, brings a mix of earnestness and camp to this genre mashup, while Rifkin's direction keeps the tone light enough to avoid genuine dread. It's a cult favorite for those who crave '80s horror-comedy vibes with a side of twisted physics lessons.