Delirium (1979 film)

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Delirium
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Maris
Written byPeter Maris
Richard Yalem
Story byEddie Krell
Jim Loew
Produced byPeter Maris
Sonny Vest
CinematographyBill Mensch
Edited byDan Perry
Music byDavid C. Williams
Release date
  • July 1979 (1979-07)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Delirium (also known as Psycho Puppet) is a 1979 American thriller film directed by Peter Maris and written by Maris and Richard Yalem. The film is one of the infamous "Video Nasties".

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Cast

Release

Delirium was released in July 1979 in the United States.

Critical reception

TV Guide's review was generally unfavourable, criticising the film's use of Vietnam War flashbacks to explain the killer's motivations. [1]

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References

  1. "Delirium Review". TV Guide . Retrieved December 10, 2014.