Summary: "The Mangler" is a 1995 supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper. The movie is based on a short story by Stephen King and follows the story of a demonic, possessed industrial laundry machine that becomes a deadly killing machine. When a series of gruesome deaths occur at a local laundromat, a police officer and a mechanic investigate the cause and discover that the machine is possessed by an ancient evil force. As they try to stop the machine's rampage, they uncover a dark history and must confront the supernatural forces at play.
Why Watch:
🎥 Horror fans: This movie offers a unique and chilling take on the possessed object trope, with the industrial laundry machine serving as a terrifying antagonist. Fans of Stephen King's work and classic horror films will likely find the supernatural elements and gory deaths engaging.
📚 Stephen King enthusiasts: As an adaptation of a Stephen King short story, "The Mangler" provides an opportunity for fans of the author's work to see one of his lesser-known stories brought to the big screen.
🔧 Viewers interested in industrial settings: The movie's setting in a laundromat and the focus on the inner workings of the possessed machine may appeal to viewers who enjoy stories set in industrial or mechanical environments.