A Name for Evil(1973)
The dream house that becomes a nightmare.
A Name for Evil Synopsis
Dissatisfied with the family architectural business, a man and his wife pack up and move out to his great-grandfather's old house in the country. While trying to patch it up, the house starts to make it clear to him that it doesn't want him there, but the local church (with some off-kilter practices of their own) seems to take a shine to him.
A Name for Evil (1973) is a drama, horror and thriller film directed by Bernard Girard, released on August 3, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Robert Culp, Samantha Eggar, Sheila Sullivan and Mike Lane. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Girard
- Writers:
- Bernard Girard
- Producers:
- Bernard Girard, Reed Sherman
- Cinematographer:
- Reginald H. Morris
- Production:
- Cinerama Releasing Corporation, Penthouse Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Name for Evil (1973) Trailer
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A Name for Evil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Culp
as John Blake
Samantha Eggar
as Joanna Blake
- Sheila Sullivan
Sheila Sullivan
as Luanna Baxter
Mike Lane
as Fats
- Sue Hathaway
Sue Hathaway
as Mary
- Edward Greenhalgh
Edward Greenhalgh
as Hugh
- Clarence 'Big' Miller
Clarence 'Big' Miller
as Jimmy
- Barbara Tremain
Barbara Tremain
as Mrs. Olson
- Reg McReynolds
Reg McReynolds
as Mr. Olson
- Walter Marsh
Walter Marsh
as Minister
- D. Goldrick
D. Goldrick
as Secretary
Rene Bond
as Orgy Girl (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Bernard Girard, written by Bernard Girard, produced by Bernard Girard and Reed Sherman.
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A Name for Evil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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A Name for Evil – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Name for Evil?
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The main cast of A Name for Evil (1973) includes Robert Culp, Samantha Eggar, Sheila Sullivan, Mike Lane and Sue Hathaway. The film was directed by Bernard Girard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Name for Evil released?
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A Name for Evil was released on August 3, 1973 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is A Name for Evil worth watching?
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A Name for Evil (1973) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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