
Got nostalgia? In 1983, Michael Sembello’s song Maniac — originally written as a horror tribute — accidentally landed on the Flashdance soundtrack. A fast rewrite turned it into one of the decade’s biggest hits. Here’s how a slasher-inspired song became an iconic 80s dance anthem.
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