The Mangler
“It has a CRUSH on you!”
Synopsis
A laundry-folding machine has been possessed by a demon, causing it to develop homicidal tendencies.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Mangler Original Trailer (Tobe Hooper, 1995)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-29
Top Cast
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Ted Levine
Officer John Hunton
Robert Englund
William 'Bill' Gartley
Daniel Matmor
Mark Jackson
Vanessa Pike
Sherry Ouelette
Jeremy Crutchley
J.J.J. Pictureman / Mortician
Demetre Phillips
George Stanner
Vera Blacker
Adelle Frawley
Ashley Hayden
Annette Gillian
Danny Keogh
Herb Diment
Ted Le Plat
Doctor Ramos
Todd Jensen
Roger Martin
Sean Taylor
Derrick Gates
Norman Coombes
Judge Bishop
Ron Smerczak
Officer Steele
Lisa Morris
Lin Sue
Megan Wilson
Ginny Jason
Odile Rault
Alberta
Irene Frangs
Mrs. Smith
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantafestival
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobe Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Tobe Hooper, Stephen David Brooks, Harry Alan Towers
- Original Score
- Barrington Pheloung
- Original Title
- The Mangler
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Allied Film Production, Distant Horizon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper, Stephen David Brooks, Harry Alan Towers, Stephen King
Barrington Pheloung
Amnon Salomon
David Heitner
Sudhir Pragjee, Helena Spring, Anant Singh, Harry Alan Towers, Sanjeev Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Tobe Hooper
Director
Tobe Hooper
Screenplay
Barrington Pheloung
Original Music Composer
Stephen David Brooks
Screenplay
David Heitner
Editor
Amnon Salomon
Director of Photography
David Barkham
Production Design
Moira Anne Meyer
Costume Design
Harry Alan Towers
Screenplay
Anant Singh
Producer
Stephen David Brooks
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gavin Mey
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mangler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mangler about?
A laundry-folding machine has been possessed by a demon, causing it to develop homicidal tendencies.
Who directed The Mangler?
The Mangler was directed by Tobe Hooper.
Who stars in The Mangler?
The principal cast of The Mangler includes Ted Levine, Robert Englund, Daniel Matmor, Vanessa Pike, Jeremy Crutchley.
When was The Mangler released and how long is it?
The Mangler was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did The Mangler make at the box office?
The Mangler grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Mangler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mangler was composed by Barrington Pheloung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mangler?
The Mangler holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).