A slasher trades a hockey mask for a microphone and a massive grudge. Two Witches Films has officially announced that the award-winning horror feature Frankie: Maniac Woman is slashing its way into select theaters this April.
So, if you missed its world premiere at Grimmfest 2025—where lead star Dina Silva walked away with the Best Actress trophy—now is your chance to see why critics are calling it a “chaotic, soulful bloodbath.”
The Creative Vision: A Slasher with a Soul
Director Pierre Tsigaridis (Two Witches) isn’t interested in your typical silent killer. He describes Frankie: Maniac Woman as a “violent and vulnerable” character study. A film that explores the dangerous intersection of comedy and brutality.
“I wanted to make the kind of slasher that feels dangerous again,” says Tsigaridis. “Frankie’s descent is a reflection of the pressures we put on women in image-driven industries.”
Fame, Fat-Shaming, and Femicide
Set against the shallow, neon-soaked backdrop of the LA music industry, the film follows Frankie Ramirez (Silva), an aspiring singer-songwriter who is tired of being told she doesn’t “fit the image.”
Battling a cocktail of childhood trauma, internalized misogyny, and the relentless pressure of an industry obsessed with perfection, Frankie finally hits her breaking point. The result isn’t a hit single—it’s a high-octane descent into madness where the bodies pile up as fast as the industry insults.
With Frankie, Maniac Woman, we set out to create a serial killer story that is chaotic and intimate, violent and vulnerable—a slasher with a soul. I wanted to make the kind of slasher that feels dangerous again, where comedy and brutality live in the same breath. At its core, the film is a raw, unapologetic exploration of what happens when someone is pushed past their breaking point, using Frankie’s descent as both a character study and a reflection of the pressures we put on women in image-driven industries” said director Pierre Tsigaridis.
“Frankie’s story speaks to the pressure women face to fit impossible standards. She is the most personal character I’ve ever played—she represents every version of myself that felt unseen, judged, or pushed aside. As a comedic actor, it was really exciting to explore how humor and darkness can coexist, and to bring that duality into the character. Telling her story was both cathartic and terrifying. I didn’t want to hold anything back, and I hope audiences feel that authenticity and intensity” said Silva.
A Career-Defining Performance
Dina Silva, who also co-wrote and executive-produced the film, calls Frankie the most personal character she’s ever played. As a comedic actor, Silva leans into the absurdity of the “LA dream” while grounding the character in terrifying authenticity.
“She represents every version of myself that felt unseen or judged,” Silva explains. “I didn’t want to hold anything back.”
The Ensemble
Joining Silva in this musical massacre is a cast of genre veterans and rising stars. Stefanie Estes brings that Soft & Quiet intensity, while Tim Fox swaps the loops of Westworld for a different kind of nightmare. Jordan Debarge of Squid Game: The Challenge has joined a deadlier competition. Rocío de la Grana, Pierre Tsigaridis, and Daniella Mendoza round out the cast.
Coming Soon
Want to hear some good news? You aren’t going to have to wait long to see Frankie: Maniac Woman. It slashes into select theaters on April 24, 2026. Keep an eye out for updates; the trailer should be here soon.
