The Mangler (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1995, The Mangler is a drama, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 106 minutes. “It has a CRUSH on you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an accident involving a folding machine at an old laundry happens, detective John Hunton investigates. While he tries to solve the mystery, Bill Gartley, the owner, wants to find new victims for his machine.
Who’s in it. The Mangler stars Ted Levine as Officer John Hunton, Robert Englund as William 'Bill' Gartley, Daniel Matmor as Mark Jackson and Vanessa Pike as Sherry Ouelette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Mangler has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mangler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mangler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mangler (1995)?
- In US, The Mangler is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mangler worth watching?
- The Mangler holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mangler?
- The Mangler stars Ted Levine, Robert Englund, Daniel Matmor, Vanessa Pike and Jeremy Crutchley.
- When was The Mangler released?
- The Mangler was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.