Manos Returns

The original Manos is widely considered as one of the worst movies of all time. Its famous only because of the creative minds at Mystery Science Theater 3000. But not even those comedic geniuses could make this turkey watchable.

The acting, if one could call at that, it's so amateurish that it's beyond cringe worthy. The three original members of the original Manos who are also in this sequel should be given medals for having to go go through something like this twice.

I actually felt sorry for those people that had to work in this thing, but not as sorry as I was for myself because I wasted over an hour of my life watching this dreck. Don't bother.

Heading out of town on vacation, a group of friends decides to visit a luxury spa but get lost on the way winding up at a weird resort that they learn is the home to a bizarre cult looking to indoctrinate more members and must find a way to stop their nefarious plans.

This one proved to be quite a fun sequel. One of the better elements here is the manner in which they play off the original which has some rather enjoyable features here. That comes from the group on a vacation stumbling across the secret location of the compound, the creepy members of the cult hanging around in their compound and the bizarre dialog they spout which presents them like they're in their own universe separate from the others, everything here creates a highly unorthodox atmosphere which is highly engaging and hypnotic. This is only enhanced by the wholly off-beat energy here featuring the series of encounters involving the female cult members appearing to the different members of the group and tempting them through visions of their bodies or just plain bizarre antics. That leads incredibly well into the finale where the group's separate and distinct plan finds a purpose as it starts in on the ritual scene where it's all incredibly well-done and has a lot to like. Again playing well with the idea of their unusual indictment ritual and other occult antics that provide some fine gore here as they dismember the body in graphic fashion. While that does lead to a bit of a struggle for this one to get going as the bizarre behavior exhibited is the main thing going on here those who aren't into the kooky scenarios might find it full and uneventful until then. As well, the rushed finale manages to be somewhat confusing with how it all plays out with some conflicting concepts and ideas that don't have time to be spelled out properly, these are the few flaws here.

Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Violence and Language.

This is a completely amateur production. Literally. Nobody involved in the process of making this movie has any idea how to act or direct. That's fair, in a sense, since nobody in the original did either, but that does not justify this movies existence

Yes, there are some references to the original that made me laugh, but every single aspect of this movie is bad. It's free on prime, but I feel horribly sorry for anybody who actually spent money on the Kickstarter.

It's awful, but what can you expect? I only watched it because I was astonished to see that it actually existed. And to the other reviewer who said this took the concept of the original and flushed it out: you're joking, right? This is the exact same concept as the original, but with worse acting (yes, I know), and a few extra plot points that also don't go anywhere.

The only reason to watch this movie is to say you did, but why would you want to? If you read this and are going to watch it anyway; respect. I made the same mistake.

On their way to a "luxury resort" for their vacation, four friends wind up at an innocent-looking, yet sinister abode. Intentional horror and unintentional humor ensue (and vice versa).

MANOS RETURNS ends decades of waiting for followers of the original film, while helping to get us caught up with the main characters. Debbie (Jackey Neyman Jones) is all grown up now, and filled with demonic darkness. The Master (Tom Neyman) remains the pinnacle of pure eeevil personified. Yes, he's rockin' the hand-robe and glaring into our very souls. Torgo (Steven Shields) still wobbles along like the malevolent, bow-legged menace he is, wearing his over-sized jacket, and a mattress stuffed into each pant leg. The Brides are back as well. Their odd nightwear has been updated a bit, and they giggle a lot more. They also eat bugs.

Recapturing the magic of the first film is no small task, but this movie has done it! It's a treat to see Ms. Neyman Jones and Mr. Neyman reprising their infamous roles, and Diane Adelson returning as Margaret / Maggie, Debbie's harried mum! And, for reasons unknown, Don Dohler regular, George Stover is in this movie reading an invisible magazine!

Watch this right this minute!...

This movie put me to sleep in a matter of minutes. The plot is bland and the same as the first Manos, the writing is below mediocre and the acting is terrible. The movie cuts are slow and boring and half the characters seem just as clueless as the writers. I will admit however, this one was better than the first which isn't saying much. What the writer's main goal here is beyond me but I will say this: if your value your time do not waste it on this movie.