The Manitou (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1978, The Manitou is a horror and science fiction film directed by William Girdler, running about 104 minutes. “Evil does not die… It waits to be re-born!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychic's girlfriend finds out that a lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400 year-old demonic Native American spirit.
Who’s in it. The Manitou stars Tony Curtis as Harry Erskine, Michael Ansara as John Singing Rock, Susan Strasberg as Karen Tandy and Stella Stevens as Amelia Crusoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Manitou has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Manitou page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Manitou tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Manitou (1978)?
- In US, The Manitou is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Manitou worth watching?
- The Manitou holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Manitou?
- The Manitou stars Tony Curtis, Michael Ansara, Susan Strasberg, Stella Stevens and Jon Cedar.
- When was The Manitou released?
- The Manitou was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.