The Mangler (1995)
Tobe Hooper's supernatural horror adaptation of Stephen King's tale of a demonically possessed industrial laundry machine with a taste for human flesh.
The Mangler - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Mangler
- Release Year: 1995
- Directed by: Tobe Hooper
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 46m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 3, 1995 (United States - R), May 26, 1995 (United Kingdom - 18), June 25, 1995 (Germany - 18)
- Alternative Titles: La Presseuse diabolique (FR), La machine infernale (CA), The Mangler - Stephen King (AU), Alianza Macabra (ES)
- Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Allied Film Production, Distant Horizon
- Production Countries: South Africa, United Kingdom
The Mangler - Plot
A laundry-folding machine has been possessed by a demon, causing it to develop homicidal tendencies.
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The Mangler - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tobe Hooper
Main Cast
- Ted Levine
- Robert Englund
- Daniel Matmor
- Vanessa Pike
- Jeremy Crutchley
- Demetre Phillips
- Vera Blacker
- Ashley Hayden
- Danny Keogh
- Ted Le Plat
Writers
- Tobe Hooper
- Harry Alan Towers
- Stephen David Brooks
Producers
- Anant Singh
The Mangler - FAQs
Is The Mangler based on a Stephen King story?
Yes, The Mangler is based on a short story by Stephen King, originally published in his 1978 collection Night Shift. The story centers on a possessed industrial laundry machine. Director Tobe Hooper and co-writers expanded the source material significantly to feature length.
Who are the main actors in The Mangler?
The Mangler stars Ted Levine as Officer John Hunton and Robert Englund as the sinister laundry owner William 'Bill' Gartley. The supporting cast includes Daniel Matmor, Vanessa Pike, Jeremy Crutchley, Demetre Phillips, Vera Blacker, Ashley Hayden, Danny Keogh, and Ted Le Plat.
What is The Mangler about?
The Mangler follows a small-town police officer investigating a series of gruesome industrial accidents at a laundry facility. He soon discovers that the massive folding machine at the center of the carnage has been demonically possessed, turning it into a bloodthirsty killing machine with an insatiable appetite.
Why does the machine become possessed in The Mangler?
In The Mangler, the industrial laundry machine becomes demonically possessed through a dark pact made by the factory owner, Bill Gartley. A combination of blood sacrifice and occult ritual has fed the machine over the years, granting it supernatural power and an increasingly violent, predatory hunger for human victims.
Where can I stream or watch The Mangler?
The Mangler is available to buy or rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check your preferred platform for current pricing and regional availability.
What is the age rating for The Mangler?
The Mangler is rated R in the United States, reflecting its graphic violence, gore, and strong horror content. It received an 18 certificate in both the United Kingdom and Germany. The film is intended for mature audiences only and is not suitable for younger viewers.
Who directed The Mangler and when was it released?
The Mangler was directed by Tobe Hooper, the filmmaker behind The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist. It was released in the United States on March 3, 1995, followed by a UK release on May 26, 1995, and a German release on June 25, 1995.
What are similar movies to The Mangler?
Fans of The Mangler may enjoy The Shining (1980), Gremlins (1984), The Return of the Living Dead (1985), Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986), and Dawn of the Dead (2004). For direct franchise continuation, The Mangler 2 (2002) serves as a follow-up, though it takes the concept in a different direction.
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