The Joe Spinell Story2001

Luke Walter:
One day, Joe and I were at Friar Tuck's talking about his work and Joe told be about his producer friend, Elliot Kastner, and Joe said, that "I think that Elliot wants to give a five-picture deal with Paramount" What do you think?" I said, "well, Joe that's great. You're finally on your way. I think a five picture deal with Elliott is a wonderful career opportunity. Then Joe said, "well, I have a little problem." I said, "well, what's the problem? What could you be worried about?" Joe then said, "well, they're these two young kids I told you about, Bill Lustig and Andy Garroni... they want me to do this horror film for them called Maniac. Should I take the five picture deal in Hollywood or help Bill and Andy make this movie?" I told him, "Joe, you decide what you want. There is no wrong choice. If you really belive in those two kids, you should make that horror movie."