The song 'MANIAC' was a hit single from the 1983 movie Flashdance. It was written by Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky, and performed by Sembello. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also reached the top 10 in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.