Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966)

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Director:

Harold P. Warren

Release Date:

Nov 15, 1966

Runtime:

1hr 10m

Synopsis

A family gets lost on the road and stumbles upon a hidden, underground, devil-worshiping cult led by the fearsome Master and his servant Torgo.

Cast

  • Tom Neyman
  • John Reynolds
  • Diane Adelson
  • Harold P. Warren
  • Stephanie Nielson
  • Sherry Proctor
  • Robin Redd
  • Jackey Neyman Jones
  • Bernie Rosenblum
  • Joyce Molleur

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  • Nov 17, 2014

    "Without Manos: The Hands of Fate there would be no 2001: A Space Oddyssey." -Stanley Kubrick "Robert Smith Jr and Russ Huddleston's score is the reason I started composing" -John Williams "I almost quit show business for good the…

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    James
    James
    Sep 23, 2023

    Manos: The Hands of Fate was praised for its visual effects, performances, production values, direction, score, cinematography, story and emotional depth. Among other awards, it was nominated for 14 Academy Awards and won 11, including Best Picture and Best Director, tying…

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    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
    Oct 2, 2023

    At some point this became a comfort watch.

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    Branson Reese
    Branson Reese
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    “I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away.” It was the very witching time of night, and Hal P. Warren, heavy-hearted and crestfallen, pursued his travels homeward, alongside the barren wastelands which stretch beside El Paso, and which he had…

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    Aaron
    Aaron
    Jun 25, 2021

    The opposite of cinema

    180 Likes
    HAL
    HAL
    Aug 18, 2020

    Manos is often considered one of the worst movies ever made. Is it really? I mean.. I don't know? I still haven't seen movies like Troll 2 or The Room to make that call.* The answer is probably still no though. I do agree, however, that this is an extremely inept piece…

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    Lou (rhymes with wow!)
    Lou (rhymes with wow!)
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    Sep 23, 2023

    Torgo my beloved ❤️

    129 Likes
    William (SpaceTree Studios)
    William (SpaceTree Studios)
    Aug 24, 2025

    I didn't like this movie at all unfortunately. Yes I know that it's considered one of the worst horror movies ever but I thought that it would be so bad it's good but it wasn't for me. The acting was awful, the dialog was awful, the sound was awful and the cinematography…

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    horrormika
    horrormika
    Mar 20, 2026

    A movie for every masochist and those who aspire to be. I feel compelled to justify myself—I’ve seen my share of bad movies that most would find unbearable, yet I’ve always managed to find some entertainment value or even a hidden "trash gem." It was with this hope that I…

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    Frensmen
    Frensmen
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  • Joel
    Joel loved
    Manos: The Hands of Fate

    I absolutely love this movie! Not because it good but because it’s so bad that it’s good! Plus it was filmed in El Paso, TX where I’m from. If you need a stupid film to watch then pick this wonderful bad movie! Or better yet watch the MST3000 version

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    V
    V disliked
    Manos: The Hands of Fate

    hilariously bad, great for a one time watch

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    Easton Speese
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    Manos: The Hands of Fate

    So bad it’s fun but still not a great movie

    7M
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) (1966)?
The movie is 1hr 10min long.
What's Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) (1966) about?
A family gets lost on the road and stumbles upon a hidden, underground, devil-worshiping cult led by the fearsome Master and his servant Torgo.
Who's the cast of Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) (1966)?
  • Tom Neyman as The Master
  • John Reynolds as Torgo
  • Diane Adelson as Margaret
  • Harold P. Warren as Michael
  • Stephanie Nielson as Master's Wife
  • Sherry Proctor as Master's Wife
  • Robin Redd as Master's Wife
  • Jackey Neyman Jones as Debbie
  • Bernie Rosenblum as Teenager in Car
  • Joyce Molleur as Teenager in Car
Who's the director behind Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) (1966)?
Harold P. Warren directed Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) (1966).
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