“Maniac” is a signature song from which iconic 1980s movie?
Fame
Footloose
Dirty Dancing
Flashdance
Fact: “Maniac” is one of the signature songs from the 1983 movie Flashdance, a film that became a pop culture sensation of the 1980s. Performed by Michael Sembello, the song was originally written as a tribute to horror films, but was reworked to fit the themes of the movie. In Flashdance, “Maniac” is used during one of the most memorable sequences, showcasing the passion, energy, and determination of the film’s lead character, Alex Owens, as she trains for a professional dance audition. The song helped define the film’s soundtrack, which went on to achieve massive commercial success.
Correct Answer: Flashdance