William Lustig - Actor Profile

William Lustig

Directing
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
27Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 1, 1955
Birth Place: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

About William Lustig

William Lustig (born February 1, 1955) is an American filmmaker and film distributor, known for his work in the horror genre. His best-known films include Maniac (1980), Vigilante (1982), and Maniac Cop (1988) and its sequels. He is also the founder of the boutique home video label Blue Underground. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Lustig, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

William Lustig Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Lustig reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of William Lustig's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of William Lustig's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains 13 Scarier Movie Moments, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Lustig Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William Lustig's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie William Lustig has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Masters of the Grind Self Flop Similar →
2022 In Search of Darkness: Part III Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Maniac: The making of a living pulp novel himself Flop Similar →
2018 Returning to the scene of the crime himself Flop Similar →
2017 Tax Shelter Terrors Self Flop Similar →
2017 VHS Revolution Self Average Similar →
2015 42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Maniac: The Making of Documentary Self Flop Similar →
2013 The Outsider: The Cinema of Antonio Margheriti Self Average Similar →
2011 American Grindhouse Himself Hit Similar →
2010 Maniac Men - Flop Similar →
2009 13 Scarier Movie Moments Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Post Traumatic: An American Nightmare Self Flop Similar →
2009 Direct Your Own Damn Movie! Self Flop Similar →
2001 The Joe Spinell Story Self Flop Similar →
2001 Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror Self Hit Similar →
2000 Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film Self Average Similar →
2000 Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth Self Hit Similar →
1997 Hollywood Rated 'R' Self Flop Similar →
1992 Army of Darkness Fake Shemp Hit Similar →
1992 Trepanator Man with nightmares Flop Similar →
1990 Darkman Dockworker Average Similar →
1989 Relentless Cop #2 Flop Similar →
1988 Cameron's Closet Ice Cream Eater (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1988 Maniac Cop Motel Manager Average Similar →
1983 Vigilante First Man Exiting Courtroom Elevator (uncredited) Average Similar →
1980 Maniac Al - Hotel Manager (uncredited) Average Similar →

William Lustig - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Lustig?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Lustig is "13 Scarier Movie Moments" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has William Lustig acted in?

William Lustig has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Lustig?

Other notable films include "42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street", "In Search of Darkness: Part III", and "Army of Darkness".

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