976-EVIL
“Revenge is on the line.”
Synopsis
A bullied unpopular high school student named Hoax finds an ad for 976-EVIL, a number that provides daily 'horrorscopes'. But when he calls the number he gains demonic powers, which he uses to seek vengeance against those who bullied him.
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Top Cast
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Stephen Geoffreys
Hoax
Patrick O'Bryan
Spike
Sandy Dennis
Aunt Lucy
Jim Metzler
Marty
Maria Rubell
Angela
Lezlie Deane
Suzie
Robert Picardo
Mark Dark
J.J. Cohen
Marcus
Paul Willson
Mr. Michaels
Greg Collins
Mr. Selby
Darren E. Burrows
Jeff
J.J. Johnston
Virgil
Wendy J. Cooke
Gang Girl
Tom McFadden
Minister
Mindy Seeger
Victim
Gunther Jenson
Airhead
Jim Thiebaud
Rags
John Slade
John Doe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Video Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
March 24, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Englund
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Helgeland, Rhet Topham
- Original Score
- Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker
- Original Title
- 976-EVIL
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- CineTel Films, Horrorscope Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Englund
Brian Helgeland, Rhet Topham
Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker
Paul Elliott, Greg Gardiner
Stephen R. Myers
Lisa M. Hansen, Paul Hertzberg
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Englund
Director
Brian Helgeland
Writer
Lisa M. Hansen
Producer
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Gower-Gruzinski
Costume Design
John Stewart
Stunt Coordinator
Rhet Topham
Writer
Thomas Chase
Original Music Composer
Steve Rucker
Original Music Composer
Stephen R. Myers
Editor
David Brian Miller
Production Design
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 976-EVIL
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What is 976-EVIL about?
A bullied unpopular high school student named Hoax finds an ad for 976-EVIL, a number that provides daily 'horrorscopes'. But when he calls the number he gains demonic powers, which he uses to seek vengeance against those who bullied him.
Who directed 976-EVIL?
976-EVIL was directed by Robert Englund.
Who stars in 976-EVIL?
The principal cast of 976-EVIL includes Stephen Geoffreys, Patrick O'Bryan, Sandy Dennis, Jim Metzler, Maria Rubell.
When was 976-EVIL released and how long is it?
976-EVIL was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did 976-EVIL make at the box office?
976-EVIL grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for 976-EVIL?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 976-EVIL was composed by Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 976-EVIL?
976-EVIL holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).