A Taste of Evil
“What happened to little Susan was so horrible, she's been away for seven years. Now she's back...and so is the horror.”
Synopsis
On her way home from a stay at a mental institution after a traumatic rape, a woman realizes that someone is deliberately trying to drive her insane.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Robert Drasnin
- Original Title
- A Taste of Evil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Aaron Spelling Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Llewellyn Moxey
Jimmy Sangster
Robert Drasnin
Archie R. Dalzell
Art Seid
Aaron Spelling
Department Leadership Roster
John Llewellyn Moxey
Director
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Robert Harris Sr.
Costume Design
Vou Lee Giokaris
Costume Design
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Art Seid
Editor
Robert Drasnin
Original Music Composer
Archie R. Dalzell
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Taste of Evil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Taste of Evil about?
On her way home from a stay at a mental institution after a traumatic rape, a woman realizes that someone is deliberately trying to drive her insane.
Who directed A Taste of Evil?
A Taste of Evil was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Who stars in A Taste of Evil?
The principal cast of A Taste of Evil includes Barbara Stanwyck, Barbara Parkins, Roddy McDowall, William Windom, Arthur O'Connell.
When was A Taste of Evil released and how long is it?
A Taste of Evil was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for A Taste of Evil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Taste of Evil was composed by Robert Drasnin.