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The Manitou

PG1h 44m1978William Girdler
IMDb: 5.3/10Rotten: 45%Metacritic: 47/100
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"Evil does not die… It waits to be re-born!"

A psychic's girlfriend finds out that a lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400 year-old demonic Native American spirit.

HorrorScience FictionSci-Fi
Based On Novel Or BookTarot CardsPossessionReincarnationNative AmericanTumorEvil SpiritRevengePsychic PowerShaman

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What is The Manitou (1978) about?

A psychic's girlfriend finds out that a lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400 year-old demonic Native American spirit.

Who stars in The Manitou?

The Manitou stars Tony Curtis (Harry Erskine), Michael Ansara (John Singing Rock), Susan Strasberg (Karen Tandy), Stella Stevens (Amelia Crusoe), Jon Cedar (Dr. Jack Hughes). The film was directed by William Girdler.

How long is The Manitou?

The Manitou has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated PG.

Is The Manitou worth watching?

The Manitou holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 45. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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