It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

The acting in this movie is really good.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

This is one of those films that is bad but good at the same time. For a low budget horror, it is OK. It is better than a heck of a lot of the low budget stuff I have seen, and I have seen a lot. I seem to watch low rated, low budget horror movies for kicks. I don't know why. I guess I get a buzz out of watching them and then writing a critical review on what was good and what was bad.There are quite a few cheesy moments in the film, but the cheese moments, in my opinion, could have been avoided. For instance, the machine has, like, kitchen knives and butcher knives on mechanical arms that move up and down. It looks like something a kid would imagine for a mangler. It does not fit the "priceless antique" mangler image that Hadley is rebuilding. It wouldn't have killed the designers of the machine to make it more believable (pun intended) on the budget. Also, it would not mangle the way it does in the film. It is more of a stabbing machine.The second cheesy moment I laughed at was when Hadley is fixing a piece of a washing machine at the beginning of the film. All he does it hit it with a hammer. It looks so stupid. At least act like you are actually fixing it.People seem to be complaining about the rubber mallet. Well, he was a repair man and was using the tool he used in his profession. That is all. It worked fine for me. He could have swung it with more force, though. No one would get knocked out with a subtle hit on the head like he does. You'd get a headache only. You'd swing it with all your might. Get a fake one if necessary.The high pitched music in the dramatic scenes was really annoying. I hated that.The acting was good. It was better than a lot of acting in low budget horror. Also, I love Aimme Brooks so that helps.In all, I was actually on the edge of my seat throughout the movie. With that in mind, and despite the critical elements I have made, I give it a rating of 4 out of 10.Now go watch it! For the enjoyment and the cheese! Alles Klar Auf Wiedersehen

This movie unsettled and creeped me out a little, in spite of its problems.I find it more challenging to appreciate a movie than to make fun of it. I save that for special occasions, like the "Omen" remake. So, briefly, here are the problems I had with the film: Some of the dialogue, makeup effects and sound effects in this film are hokey. But apart from that and I found no other major problems with the film, and I think it did its job.Here was what I liked about "The Mangler Reborn": It has a genuinely claustrophobic setting, a creepy soundtrack, and a nasty attitude. Also of note, a majority of its blood, gore and dialogue is effective. The acting is even pretty good for a direct to video feature. Plus, Reggie Bannister's in it, and damn it, I like him.6 stars out of 10. You might like it.

Hadley(Weston Blakesley) is an out of work repairman, upon finding parts from the original laundry folding machine dubbed 'The Mangler', he becomes so obsessed he spends his time reinventing the hellish machine. Hadley eventually becomes possessed by the new generation 'Mangler' and goes on a killing spree to keep the machine fed. Hadley actually is the living form of the machine and keeps women trapped in his house; and before decaying, he must survive by making use of the fresh victims.This movie is pretty dreadful. There is bloody violence and gore and out of curiosity is worth seeing at least once. Credited cast includes: Reggie Bannister, Aimee Brooks, Juliana Dever, Mike Dever and Renee Dorian.

I can't believe anyone who thought this movie was the worst movie they ever saw have seen either of the other 2 Mangler films,both of which I'd certainly put on that list.This is the first Mangler movie that manages to actually be a horror film, though the feeling remains with me that no one has really made the best film you could make from the short story.This is small in scale but effective horror film. Aimee Brooks, who is so popular from MONSTER MAN, is very good here in what should be a thankless role of the victim. It's another side of her we see here in a more serious role and she also handles the action required with good skill and looks great when she briefly gets to go into "kick ass" mode.The other actors also keep things convincing. The direction is pretty by the numbers but this at least holds together. The retro music score also helps. The design of the title "mangler" machine is also good.This is a decent film worth a look.