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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos - Hands of Fate (1988)

Joel Hodgson , Michael J. Nelson , Harold P. Warren  |  NR |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (203 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Joel Hodgson, Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon
  • Directors: Harold P. Warren
  • Writers: Joel Hodgson, Harold P. Warren, Mike Gandolfi
  • Producers: Harold P. Warren
  • Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Rhino Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: November 20, 2001
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (203 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005S8L6
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,500 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos - Hands of Fate" on IMDb

Special Features

  • MST3K "Poopie" blooper reel (30 min.)
  • MST3K collectible postcard

Editorial Reviews

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Arguably the worst movie that our lovable pals Joel, Crow, and Tom Servo have ever had the pain of watching, Manos: Hands of Fate is destined to be an MST3K classic for this very reason. Not only is there a sparse, illogical plot, but the cinematography is nonsensical (note Servo's point about the endless countryside ride in Texas). That said, Manos must be watched, and cringed at, and commented on by its viewers because of the director's amazingly awful vision of what a horror film should be. What plot there is involves a vacationing family being trapped in a remote ranch house in the desert that's "managed" by a greasy, what looks to be stoned, oversize bow-legged keeper named "Torgo." As the movie goes on, and one finds the "master" and his harem of semi-dead women clad in see-through white dresses, one wonders more and more what the hell this movie was supposed to be about. Even Dr. Forrester and Frank feel a little sorry for Joel and the boys' being forced to watch this one. Still, you'll find yourself spiraling into hysterics when the women get into a big catty brawl while Joel and the boys liken their antics to a Ladies Guild performing A Midsummer Night's Dream or female dirt-wrestling. An episode you'll love to suffer through. --Karen Karleski

Product Description

Arguably the worst movie that our lovable pals Joel, Crow, and Tom Servo have ever had the pain of watching, "Manos: Hands of Fate" is destined to be an "MST3K" classic for this very reason. Not only is there a sparse, illogical plot, but the cinematography is nonsensical (note Servo's point about the endless countryside ride in Texas). That said, "Manos" must be watched, and cringed at, and commented on by its viewers because of the director's amazingly awful vision of what a horror film should be. What plot there is involves a vacationing family being trapped in a remote ranch house in the desert that's "managed" by a greasy, what looks to be stoned, oversize bow-legged keeper named "Torgo." As the movie goes on, and one finds the "master" and his harem of semi-dead women clad in see-through white dresses, one wonders more and more what the hell this movie was supposed to be about. Even Dr.¬?Forrester and Frank feel a little sorry for Joel and the boys' being forced to watch this one. Still, you'll find yourself spiraling into hysterics when the women get into a big catty brawl while Joel and the boys liken their antics to a Ladies Guild performing "A Midsummer Night's Dream" or female dirt-wrestling. An episode you'll love to suffer through. "--Karen Karleski"

Customer Reviews

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Making the Unwatchable Somehow Watchable December 12, 2001
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The current wisdom among bad movie buffs is that Ed Wood's "Plan 9 From Outer Space" is the worst movie ever made. Believe me, it's not. And if you don't believe me, then just watch this one. Try it without the MST gang and see if you think "Plan 9" is worse.

"Manos," according to film critic Michael Weldon, was written, produced, directed by its 'star' Hal B. Warren, a fertilizer salesman from El Paso, Texas. The plot, as such, concerns Warren and his family, who become lost while on vacation. They stop at a strange house to ask directions and are met by the weird servant Torgo, who takes them prisoner and helps to make the next 90 minutes only seem like 8 hours.

Even the MST gang had trouble with this one, as most of the good lines and ripostes are in the first half. One can actually feel this movie sucking the life out of the crew. At the end even Dr. Forrester believes he may have went too far. But one redeeming thing came out of this -- the addition of Torgo the pizza delivery man (played by Mike Nelson) to the list of characters that inhabit Deep 13.

The only other caveat I can add is that this movie is for those seasoned MSTies only. If you are new to the MST experience, I would recommend "The Beginning of the End," or "I Accuse My Parents" to get you up to speed before tackling this one.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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"Cave Dwellers". "Wild Rebels". "Plan 9 from Outer Space". "Bride of the Monster". "Body Rock". "Howard the Duck". Any one of the "Gamera" series. People, as a guy who finds subtle humor and beauty in bad movies, I've seen the worst of them. . . .or so I thought. I must have been out of town that day, as during the "Joel years" I was a regular watcher, so that could be the only reason I missed "Manos: Hands of Fate" the first time out. I just got to say this: "Manos" makes the films listed above look like AFI 100 candidates. I mean . . My GOD, this movie is HORRID beyond horrid.

If you're looking for a description of how it takes cinema to a new abyssmal low . . . well, here goes: Imagine getting a continually out of focus Handy 8 camera from the 60's, get 6 of your best friends (make ABSOLUTE sure they can't act), go to a local bar and pick the first 6 women you see and dress them in K-mart nightgowns, go to a desolate beach with a cottage in Ohio somewhere with a script you've written in one hour (and no more) and start filming away. Believe me, you couldn't do any worse.

Every single solitary thing about this endurance test will make your brain start to atrophy. The commentary from Joel and the 'bots is top notch, but you know you have to feel sorry for the poor chaps when the SCIENTISTS apologize for "Manos". The opening edu-short "Hired" (light years better than "Manos", and that ain't saying much), put out by Chevrolet in the 50's, is hilarious as an added bonus. The "Manos" experience has to be seen to be believed. Buy this cobalt bomb of a movie, throw "Manos" parties and invite your enemies. You'll be glad you did.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Film that Fertilizer made. How appropriate! August 8, 1999
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"MANOS: the hands of fate" was conceived by Harold Warren, a Texas fertilizer mogul, apparently after a long day of shoveling a big pile of...well, you know, FERTILIZER. "Manos" is probably the worst movie ever made which is good news for MST3K fans because it's also probably the best MST3K episode ever! "Manos" is the kind of movie that isn't released by Hollywood, it escapes! I won't bother trying explain the plot, because there is none. Just suffice to say that some stupid, inept people behave foolishly, repeat themselves alot, repeat themselves alot and end up at the hands of the wobbly 'Torgo' and his 'Master', basically victims of their own bottomless stupidity. All filmed in fabulous "HAZE-VISION". Stars nobody, look for producer Hal "Bag-of-Hammers" Warren as the clueless dad. There's also a short before the feature, "HIRED pt.2", the second half of a Chevrolet sales training film from the 50's. (Don't worry if you haven't seen part 1, the really important plot points are in part 2!) BUY IT! ENJOY! ACCEPT THE PAIN!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars MST3K: Manos The Hands of Fate(1966)
In 1966, director Harold P. Warren tried to make a popular horror film with a low budget and failed! Over the years, Manos The Hands of Fate has become a cult classic. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Jorge A. Zarco
5.0 out of 5 stars Ziggy Had Garfield Neutered!
Some bad movies are so bad they are funny; most bad movies, however, are simply bad, and in order to be funny they need a little help. Read more
Published on September 22, 2010 by Gary F. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars "It make me wanna pull my brains out!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000" is all about digging up the worst movies possible, and relentlessly making fun of them. Read more
Published on July 23, 2010 by E. A Solinas
5.0 out of 5 stars good
It was good. The movie was clear and with no glitches and the box it was in had nothing wrong with it.
Published on November 3, 2009 by Ryan L. Peck
5.0 out of 5 stars There is no way out of here. It's getting dark...There is no way out...
This movie is a lot funnier with the MST3K crew commenting...Otherwise 'Manos' might be pretty boring to watch for most people. Read more
Published on October 9, 2009 by Zoe Paris
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars only for the MST3K version - give Joel a Mano for doing this...
This is one of or it is the most popular episode of the Joel era. The most horrific movie ever made which became A perfect MST episode, with fantastic jokes and skits. Read more
Published on January 31, 2009 by D. Steigman
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite episdoes
Like I said this is one of my favorite MST3K episodes. One things I like is when they make a funny comment but at a low volume. Read more
Published on January 23, 2008 by Jonathan C. Fogelman
5.0 out of 5 stars A movie that deserves its reputation!
Of course, this could be said of both the original, un-riffed version of "Manos: The Hands of Fate" and the version that remained once Best Brains was done with it. Read more
Published on November 28, 2007 by Das Book
5.0 out of 5 stars "Been hitting the Thighmaster, Torgo? " . . .
This movie makes "Plan 9 From Outer Space" look like "Gone With The Wind". Gloriously bad. And the MST3K team was peaking on this one. Read more
Published on October 26, 2007 by T.M. Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars COULD BE THE WORST MOVIE OF ALL TIME! THIS IS WHY WE NEED JOEL & THE...
This is a horrible movie on every level. Forget Robot Monster,Bride of the Monster or any other film with a reputation for being really bad! Read more
Published on June 3, 2007 by ! MR. KNOW IT ALL ;-b
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