John Levene, born in 1941 in the UK, is an actor known for his distinctive contributions to cult cinema. In Psychomania (1973), he plays a pivotal role that showcases his knack for blending humor with horror, embodying the film's unique tone. Levene's background in entertainment spans various mediums, including television and voice-over work, but his appearance in Psychomania solidifies his place in the realm of exploitation cinema. This film remains a cult favorite, reflecting the era's fascination with the macabre and the absurd.
Psychomania
An amiable psychopath and leader of a violent teen gang enjoys riding his motorcycle and loves his mother, who enjoys holding séances. He commits suicide and succeeds in returning as the "undead", continuing to terrorize the locals. A biker gang terrorizes a town. They go by the name of The Living Dead, and that name will prove perfect. A deal with the Devil gives them the possibility to live eternally as long as they kill themselves. After their leader does this, all bikers follow his example. But eternal life is not exactly what they hoped for. A woman enters into a contract with the Devil that her son and a group of his friends-bikers will rise from the grave after death. They are travelling on motorcycles. Bikers rides around the city, inducing panic and killing people and then commit suicide to gain immortality.
