Watch The Mangler
- R
- 1995
- 1 hr 46 min
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4.4 (10,090)
The Mangler is a 1995 horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, based on a short story by Stephen King of the same name. The story follows a wealthy businessman, Bill Gartley (played by Robert Englund), who owns a laundry factory in a small town. When a worker at the factory is killed by a machine known as "The Mangler," Gartley becomes determined to keep the factory running at any cost.
Ted Levine plays John Hunton, a detective investigating the mysterious deaths that occur at the factory. Hunton is skeptical of Gartley's claims that The Mangler is not to blame for the deaths and begins to suspect that there is something more sinister at work.
Daniel Matmor plays Mark Jackson, a young mechanic who works at the factory and becomes a key figure in Hunton's investigation. Jackson is haunted by visions of The Mangler and begins to uncover the dark secrets of the factory's past.
As the body count rises and the townspeople become more frantic, Hunton and Jackson must race against time to stop The Mangler before it claims more victims. Along the way, they encounter a series of bizarre characters and supernatural phenomena, leading up to a shocking finale that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
The Mangler is a classic horror film that combines elements of supernatural terror and gritty detective work. Tobe Hooper's masterful direction and Stephen King's gripping story make for a suspenseful and thrilling movie experience. Robert Englund, Ted Levine, and Daniel Matmor give stellar performances that bring the characters to life and keep the audience engaged from start to finish.
While some horror fans may find the film's special effects to be somewhat dated by modern standards, the overall atmosphere and tension make up for any shortcomings in terms of visual effects. The Mangler is a must-watch for fans of Stephen King, Tobe Hooper, and classic horror cinema.
The Mangler is a 1995 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.4 and a MetaScore of 8.
