Escape is just a nerve-shredding scream for salvation!
Shortly after moving into a dark, brooding mansion, a psychologist and his co-workers are terrorized by a horrible evil being.
The Evil (1978) is a thriller and horror film directed by Gus Trikonis, released on May 5, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Richard Crenna, Joanna Pettet, Andrew Prine and Cassie Yates. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
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Richard Crenna
as C.J. Arnold
Joanna Pettet
as Dr. Caroline Arnold
Andrew Prine
as Prof. Raymond Guy
Cassie Yates
as Mary Harper
George O'Hanlon, Jr.
as Pete Brooks
Lynne Moody
as Felicia Allen
Mary Louise Weller
as Laurie Belman
Robert Viharo
as Dwight
Victor Buono
as The Devil
Milton Selzer
as The Realtor
Ed Bakey
as Sam the Caretaker
Galen Thompson
as Emilio Vargas
Directed by Gus Trikonis, written by David Sheldon, Gus Trikonis and Galen Thompson, produced by Ed Carlin.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 70 ratings.
_**Richard Crenna has no sympathy for the devil**_ A formidable psychologist (Richard Crenna) purchases a veritable castle in the mountains of the Southwest and plans to refurbish it into a drug rehab. After hiring several students & colleagues, the team sets about their challenging task when paranormal things start happening and people begin dying in shocking ways. "The Evil" (1978) is haunted house horror in the…
Reviewed on April 18, 2022
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The Evil (1978) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Evil (1978) includes Richard Crenna, Joanna Pettet, Andrew Prine, Cassie Yates and George O'Hanlon, Jr.. The film was directed by Gus Trikonis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Evil was released on May 5, 1978 and runs for 1h 29m.
The Evil (1978) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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