Mickey Rooney trades stardom for madness in a horror tale of captivity and delusion.
THE MANIPULATOR
An insane Hollywood makeup man kidnaps a woman, keeps her prisoner in his warehouse full of props.
The Manipulator is a 1971 United States horror film directed by Yabo Yablonsky about an unhinged Hollywood makeup man who kidnaps a woman and keeps her captive in a warehouse filled with props.
Synopsis
- Director
- Yabo Yablonsky
- Writers
- Yabo Yablonsky, John Durren
- Release
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- B.J. Lang Presents
Why Cult
Mickey Rooney abandons his wholesome image to play a lunatic tormentor, delivering a performance that's as unhinged as it is unexpected.
The film’s twisted setting—a deserted Hollywood warehouse crammed with movie props—turns stage into psychological cage.
Released in 1971, this horror film captures the era’s fascination with psychological breakdowns and the dark side of showbiz.
Questions from the Vault
What is The Manipulator about? +
The Manipulator is a horror film from 1971 in which a deranged Hollywood makeup man kidnaps a woman and keeps her prisoner in a prop-filled warehouse.
When was The Manipulator released? +
The Manipulator was released in 1971.
Who directed The Manipulator? +
The Manipulator was directed by Yabo Yablonsky.
How long is The Manipulator? +
The Manipulator has a runtime of 91 minutes.
What genre is The Manipulator? +
The Manipulator is a horror film.
Where can I watch The Manipulator? +
The Manipulator is available to stream on SassyFlix.
