The Mangler (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mangler is a 1995 mystery horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, starring Robert Englund and Ted Levine. It is partly based on Night Shift by Stephen King. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 8 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Tobe Hooper
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Based on
- Night Shift by Stephen King
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mangler About?
The premise of The Mangler without spoilers, adapted from Night Shift by Stephen King. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A repairman’s quiet life is disrupted when he becomes fixated on a large, industrial machine with a disturbing appetite. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with feeding the device, the boundaries of his sanity begin to dissolve, leading to a horrifying sequence of events and escalating violence. The mystery surrounding the machine deepens, blurring the line between reality and delusion.
The Mangler Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- antacid
- living machine
- cult film
- based on the works of stephen king
- cult director
- two word title
- part of trilogy
- cursed object
- flatwork ironer
- speed ironer
- ironer
- iron
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- mangled corpse
- blood
- suffocation
- gothic
- sweatshop
- transference of evil
- man uses crutches
- murder
- heartlessness
- suffocating in an ice box
- injury
- laundry equipment
- boy
- absurdism
- teenage girl
- cleanliness
- murdered by a machine
- man uses leg braces
- theoretical parapsychologist
- trauma
- investigation
- police
- evil
- safety inspection
- coworker coworker relationship
- man wears a three piece suit
- maine
- ice box
- small town
- corruption
- police investigation
- murder of a boy
- laundry
- accident
- glass eye
- parapsychologist
- mistress
- virgin
The Mangler Cast
Robert Englund leads the cast, with Ted Levine. Directed by Tobe Hooper.
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Director Tobe Hooper
More from Tobe Hooper
More films directed by Tobe Hooper, best-rated first: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist, The Funhouse and Body Bags.
The Mangler Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mangler 8 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
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IMDb 4.4 /10
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Metacritic 8 Metascore
User score 3.6
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TMDB 49% User score
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The Mangler Plot Summary
What happens in The Mangler from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
William ‘Bill’ Gartley, portrayed by Robert Englund, is the tyrannical owner of a bustling factory in Rikers Valley, where chaos reigns. From his vantage point in a corridor on an upper floor, he barks orders while struggling with peculiar metal crutches attached to his knees, indicative of his mobility issues. The factory, a noisy and steamy environment, is where men and women labor diligently along the assembly line, with enormous Hadley Watson machines that wash, dry, and fold sheets.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mangler, scene by scene
The Mangler Box Office
The Mangler grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
The Mangler Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer The Mangler Original Trailer (Tobe Hooper, 1995)
- Trailer The Mangler (Tobe Hooper) 1995 - Trailer
- Clip A Generous Man
- Clip Expensive Medication
How Well Do You Know The Mangler?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the owner of the factory in The Mangler?
Cars in The Mangler
7 cars on screen, including the 1988 Jeep Cherokee and the 1958 Cadillac Series 62.
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1988 Jeep Cherokee Main role -
1958 Cadillac Series 62 Minor role -
1974 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Minor role
The Mangler Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “La Presseuse diabolique” and “The Mangler - Stephen King”.
- Also known as
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- La Presseuse diabolique
- The Mangler - Stephen King
- Alianza Macabra
- La machine infernale
- The Mangler - La macchina infernale
- Давилка
- Maskinen
- A mángorló
- מטחנת הבשר
- Děs v prádelně
- 써스펙트
- 绞肉机
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- เครื่องกินคน
- Mangler: O Grito do Terror
- Пресата
- Maglownica
- マングラー
- Mengene
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Movies Like The Mangler
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Mangler Reborn, The Mutilator and Maniac.
The Mangler FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Mangler, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mangler?
The Mangler runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Mangler released?
The Mangler was released on March 3, 1995.
Who directed The Mangler?
The Mangler was directed by Tobe Hooper.
More films by Tobe Hooper Who is in the cast of The Mangler?
The Mangler stars Robert Englund and Ted Levine.
How much did The Mangler make at the box office?
The Mangler grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
How is The Mangler rated?
The Mangler has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 8 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.
Is The Mangler based on a book?
Yes. The Mangler is partly adapted from Night Shift by Stephen King.
Does The Mangler have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mangler has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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