Question 1

What is The Manitou about?

Accepted Answer

The Manitou is a 1978 Canada/USA horror and science fiction film directed by William Girdler about a woman whose mysterious tumor harbors a reincarnating Native American shaman, leading to a clash between supernatural forces and modern science.

Question 2

When was The Manitou released?

Accepted Answer

The Manitou was released in 1978.

Question 3

Who directed The Manitou?

Accepted Answer

The Manitou was directed by William Girdler.

Question 4

How long is The Manitou?

Accepted Answer

The Manitou has a runtime of 104 minutes.

Question 5

What genre is The Manitou?

Accepted Answer

The Manitou is a horror and science fiction film.

Question 6

What is the significance of the phrase 'pana witchy salatoo' in the film?

Accepted Answer

The phrase is mysteriously uttered by Karen and others under supernatural influence, ultimately tying to the reincarnation of an ancient Native American shaman.

Question 7

Why is Karen's tumor so unusual?

Accepted Answer

Doctors discover that the tumor is actually a growing fetus, which is later revealed to be the physical form of a reincarnating shaman.