Where Evil Dwells
Synopsis
Loosely based on an infamous 1984 Long Island murder case involving Satan-worshiping, teenage drug freaks (Knights of the Black Circle), David Wojnarowicz and Tommy Turner’s Where Evil Dwells is a low-budget D.I.Y. movie that walks the jagged lines between splatter flick, experimental film and transgressive art. The original footage was destroyed in a fire and the only footage that survived is this 28 minute preview that was put together for the Downtown New York Film Festival in 1985.
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Turner and Wojnarowicz - Where Evil Dwells
Type: Clip • Published 2012-06-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (New York Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$666
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy Turner, David Wojnarowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- David Wojnarowicz, Tommy Turner
- Original Score
- J.G. Thirlwell
- Original Title
- Where Evil Dwells
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Budget
- $666
- Production Studios
- Deathtrip Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy Turner, David Wojnarowicz
David Wojnarowicz, Tommy Turner
J.G. Thirlwell
David Wojnarowicz
Tommy Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy Turner
Director
David Wojnarowicz
Editor
David Wojnarowicz
Director
David Wojnarowicz
Writer
Tommy Turner
Writer
Tommy Turner
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where Evil Dwells
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Where Evil Dwells about?
Loosely based on an infamous 1984 Long Island murder case involving Satan-worshiping, teenage drug freaks (Knights of the Black Circle), David Wojnarowicz and Tommy Turner’s Where Evil Dwells is a low-budget D.I.Y. movie that walks the jagged lines between splatter flick, experimental film and transgressive art. The original footage was destroyed in a fire and the only footage that survived is this 28 minute preview that was put together for the Downtown New York Film Festival in 1985.
Who directed Where Evil Dwells?
Where Evil Dwells was directed by Tommy Turner, David Wojnarowicz.
Who stars in Where Evil Dwells?
The principal cast of Where Evil Dwells includes Joe Coleman, Lung Leg, Baby Gregor, Rockets Redglare, Tommy Turner.
When was Where Evil Dwells released and how long is it?
Where Evil Dwells was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Where Evil Dwells?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where Evil Dwells was composed by J.G. Thirlwell.