Maniac Driver is a dark, gritty revenge thriller from director Kurando Mitsutake that blends exploitation cinema with the neon-lit energy of modern Japanese genre filmmaking. The story follows a mysterious taxi driver who prowls the streets of Tokyo at night, offering rides to strangers while secretly pursuing a violent mission of vengeance. As his passengers come and go, fragments of a brutal past and a corrupt underworld begin to surface, revealing a city filled with crime, desperation, and hidden motives. Stylish, brutal, and atmospheric, Maniac Driver delivers a pulpy ride through Tokyo’s nocturnal landscape with intense action and a heavy dose of grindhouse spirit.
Region Code: Region B
Details
Edition: Cover C
Label: 8-Films
Format: 3-Disc Mediabook (Blu-ray + DVD + CD Soundtrack)
Region Code: B / 2
Country of Release: Germany
Release Date: March 14, 2022
Rating: Unrated (Ungeprüft)
Limited Edition: 333 copies
Runtime
Blu-ray: 90 minutes
DVD: 88 minutes
Audio
German
Japanese
Subtitles
German
English
Extras
60-page booklet with texts by Nando Rohner and an exclusive interview with Kurando Mitsutake
CD soundtrack
Behind-the-scenes feature
Audio commentary by Kurando Mitsutake
Trailer
Please note, not all special features may be English friendly
