Manos: The Hands of Fate

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"It's Shocking! It's Beyond Your Imagination!"
  • NR
  • 1966
  • 1 hr 14 min
  • 1.6  (37,454)

Manos: The Hands of Fate is a low-budget horror film that was released in 1966, written, directed, and produced by Harold P. Warren. The film features a group of vacationers who become trapped in a cult's compound run by a polygamous family and their diabolical master, a mysterious figure known only as "The Master" (Tom Neyman). The film starts off with a family - Michael (John Reynolds), his wife Margaret (Diane Adelson) and their young daughter Debbie (played by Warren's own daughter, Jackey Neyman) - on a road trip. They come across a house in the middle of nowhere and decide to stop for the night. This is where they first meet the mysterious Torgo (played by John Reynolds), who appears to be the caretaker of the property. Torgo is a strange-looking character, with long hair, big protruding eyes, and legs that move in an awkward, almost-certainly-unintentionally-hilarious way.

Torgo tells the family that they cannot stay there, as the house belongs to "The Master." However, he eventually relents and allows them to stay for the night. It's not long before things start to get weird. The family discovers that Torgo is not what he seems, and that The Master is a sinister figure with nefarious intentions for both them and his female followers.

As the family attempts to flee, they find themselves trapped in a nightmarish world of unfathomable horror. Manos: The Hands of Fate is infamous for its poor acting, lackluster script, and extremely low production values. The dialogue is stilted and awkward, and the sound quality is often poor. The cinematography is often blurry, out of focus, and poorly-lit, making it hard to follow the action. The film is riddled with continuity errors and bizarre editing choices, and certain scenes seem to go on and on without really making any sense.

Despite all of this, Manos: The Hands of Fate has become something of a cult classic among bad-movie aficionados. The film's sheer incompetence and ineptitude has given it a certain charm that is hard to resist. The performances are so bad that they are often hilarious, and the many unintentionally funny moments make for great riffing fodder for fans of the genre.

Another interesting aspect of the film is the character of Torgo. His bizarre appearance and awkward mannerisms have made him something of a cult figure in his own right, and he is often cited as one of the most iconic and memorable characters in all of bad-movie history.

Despite its status as a cult classic, Manos: The Hands of Fate is not a good film. It is poorly made, badly acted, and often incomprehensible. However, for those with a taste for bad cinema, it is an enjoyable and entertaining piece of schlock. So if you're looking for a film to laugh at, cringe at, or simply marvel at in disbelief, Manos: The Hands of Fate is definitely worth a watch.

Manos: The Hands of Fate is a 1966 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 1.6.

Manos: The Hands of Fate
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  • Release Date
    1966
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 14 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    1.6  (37,454)