Bloody Disgusting rated it five out of ten stars and questioned why the film has a cult following when it has a poor script and direction, uneven tone, and boring kills. Campbell said of the film that it was "not a good movie" when viewed in hindsight, but it initially struck him as "perfectly legit." Legacy Sequels The film was followed by two sequels, Maniac Cop 2 in 1990, and Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence in 1993. Remake In August 2017, it was rumored that there would be a Maniac Cop remake in the works. In November 2018, it was said that the remake is still being developed and will have a completely different tone from the first film. Television In October 2019, Deadline reports that HBO and Canal+ has picked up a Maniac Cop TV series that will be executive produced by Nicolas Winding Refn, through his production company by NWR Originals, and John Hyams, who will also direct the pilot. In popular media The Maniac Cop film series and Robert Z'Dar were mentioned in the song "Two Trucks" by Internet comedian Neil Cicierega. References External links 1988 films 1988 horror films 1980s action thriller films 1980s crime thriller films 1980s horror thriller films 1988 independent films 1980s mystery films 1980s serial killer films 1980s slasher films American action thriller films American independent films American crime thriller films American supernatural horror films Holiday horror films American action horror films Adultery in films American films about revenge Films set in New York City Films shot in New York City Films shot in Los Angeles Films about the New York City Police Department Fictional portrayals of the New York City Police Department American police detective films American slasher films Supernatural slasher films Films directed by William Lustig American serial killer films Saint Patrick's Day films Films scored by Jay Chattaway Maniac Cop (film series) Films with screenplays by Larry Cohen 1980s English-language films 1980s American films