A deranged director, a captive muse, and a nightmare in a deserted prop warehouse.
THE MANIPULATOR
An insane Hollywood makeup man kidnaps a woman, keeps her prisoner in his warehouse full of props.
Quick Answer
The Manipulator is a 1971 American horror film directed by Yabo Yablonsky about an insane Hollywood makeup man who kidnaps a woman and holds her prisoner in his prop-filled warehouse.
Programmer's Pick
Mickey Rooney ditches the wholesome act for a nightmarish turn as Hollywood's most unhinged showman, turning a prop warehouse into a madhouse. If you've ever wondered what happens when movie magic curdles into menace, The Manipulator has your answer—and then some.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- 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
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Mickey Rooney delivers a wild, unrestrained performance as a deranged director lost in his own fantasy world.
The film's deserted prop warehouse becomes a surreal and claustrophobic stage for psychological horror.
A chilling cat-and-mouse dynamic unfolds as the captive ingenue is forced into the role of unwilling muse.
Distorted visions, flashing lights, and surreal props heighten the sense of delusion and hysteria.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
B.J. Lang kidnaps Carlotta
Deranged captor's psychological torment
Captivity, psychological terror, and forced participation in delusional fantasies
Deserted movie warehouse
Questions from the Vault
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.
