The Evil One
“Some Urban Legends Don't Seem to Die”
Synopsis
Chicago's Englewood is a neighborhood where death is an everyday reality, but a serial killer on the loose has raised the terror quotient tenfold with the brutality of his crimes. When a newspaper photographer uncovers evidence linking the murders to the past, however, the intimations are almost unthinkable. Herman Webster Mudgett Jr., who was buried face down in the late 1800s after achieving the distinction of becoming America's first serial killer, seems to be back and out for revenge. The intrepid reporter has a personal stake in the mystery, as her mother was murdered by a descendant of Mudgett's; she sets out to discover if the urge to kill has been passed down in the blood, or if the culprit is truly from beyond the grave. This hip urban thriller strikes an effectively creepy mood, and features a talented cast that is almost entirely African American.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Parris Reaves
- Screenplay & Story
- Parris Reaves
- Original Title
- The Evil One
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $180K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Parris Reaves
Parris Reaves
Department Leadership Roster
Parris Reaves
Director
Parris Reaves
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Evil One
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What is The Evil One about?
Chicago's Englewood is a neighborhood where death is an everyday reality, but a serial killer on the loose has raised the terror quotient tenfold with the brutality of his crimes. When a newspaper photographer uncovers evidence linking the murders to the past, however, the intimations are almost unthinkable. Herman Webster Mudgett Jr., who was buried face down in the late 1800s after achieving the distinction of becoming America's first serial killer, seems to be back and out for revenge. The intrepid reporter has a personal stake in the mystery, as her mother was murdered by a descendant of Mudgett's; she sets out to discover if the urge to kill has been passed down in the blood, or if the culprit is truly from beyond the grave. This hip urban thriller strikes an effectively creepy mood, and features a talented cast that is almost entirely African American.
Who directed The Evil One?
The Evil One was directed by Parris Reaves.
Who stars in The Evil One?
The principal cast of The Evil One includes Candace Carey, Eric Lane, Big Gipp, Shawna, Mike McNamara.
When was The Evil One released and how long is it?
The Evil One was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Evil One?
The Evil One holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).