Evil Spirits
“Madness. Murder. Mayhem.”
Synopsis
A dark comedy thriller that manages to skillfully blend humor and mystery into one incredible film from its thrilling beginning to the shocking climax! The superb all-star cast is a unique collection of characters who find themselves with one very special thing in common -- they are all boarders of Mrs. Ella Purdy (Karen Black) and totally dependent upon her gracious nature. The suspense mounts as, one-by-one, they fall sacrifice to ominous secrets enshrined within the walls of her foreboding house! Murder and mayhem prevail throughout the tense but often humorous situations as each victim draws nearer to his or her fate.
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Evil Spirits (1990) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Graver
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikel Angel
- Original Score
- Duane Sciacqua
- Original Title
- Evil Spirits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Grand Am
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Graver
Mikel Angel
Duane Sciacqua
Gary Graver
Terry J. Chiappe
Sam Norvell
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Graver
Director
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Mikel Angel
Screenplay
Terry J. Chiappe
Editor
Sam Norvell
Producer
Cole S. McKay
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Evil Spirits
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What is Evil Spirits about?
A dark comedy thriller that manages to skillfully blend humor and mystery into one incredible film from its thrilling beginning to the shocking climax! The superb all-star cast is a unique collection of characters who find themselves with one very special thing in common -- they are all boarders of Mrs. Ella Purdy (Karen Black) and totally dependent upon her gracious nature. The suspense mounts as, one-by-one, they fall sacrifice to ominous secrets enshrined within the walls of her foreboding house! Murder and mayhem prevail throughout the tense but often humorous situations as each victim draws nearer to his or her fate.
Who directed Evil Spirits?
Evil Spirits was directed by Gary Graver.
Who stars in Evil Spirits?
The principal cast of Evil Spirits includes Karen Black, Arte Johnson, Virginia Mayo, Michael Berryman, Martine Beswick.
When was Evil Spirits released and how long is it?
Evil Spirits was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Evil Spirits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evil Spirits was composed by Duane Sciacqua.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evil Spirits?
Evil Spirits holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).