The Evil
“Escape is just a nerve-shredding scream for salvation!”
Synopsis
Shortly after moving into a dark, brooding mansion, a psychologist and his co-workers are terrorized by a horrible evil being.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE EVIL 1978 1080P
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-08-31
Top Cast
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Richard Crenna
C.J. Arnold
Joanna Pettet
Dr. Caroline Arnold
Andrew Prine
Prof. Raymond Guy
Cassie Yates
Mary Harper
George O'Hanlon, Jr.
Pete Brooks
Lynne Moody
Felicia Allen
Mary Louise Weller
Laurie Belman
Robert Viharo
Dwight
Victor Buono
The Devil
Milton Selzer
The Realtor
Ed Bakey
Sam the Caretaker
Galen Thompson
Emilio Vargas
Emory Souza
The Demon
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 27, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Trikonis
- Screenplay & Story
- Gus Trikonis, Galen Thompson
- Original Score
- Johnny Harris
- Original Title
- The Evil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $700K
- Production Studios
- Rangoon Productions, New World Pictures, Hollywood West Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Trikonis
Gus Trikonis, Galen Thompson, David Sheldon
Johnny Harris
Mario DiLeo
Jack Kirschner
Malcolm Levinthal, Paul Joseph, Roger Corman, Ed Carlin
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Trikonis
Director
Johnny Harris
Original Music Composer
Jack Kirschner
Editor
Mario DiLeo
Director of Photography
Gus Trikonis
Screenplay
Galen Thompson
Screenplay
Ed Carlin
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Evil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Evil about?
Shortly after moving into a dark, brooding mansion, a psychologist and his co-workers are terrorized by a horrible evil being.
Who directed The Evil?
The Evil was directed by Gus Trikonis.
Who stars in The Evil?
The principal cast of The Evil includes Richard Crenna, Joanna Pettet, Andrew Prine, Cassie Yates, George O'Hanlon, Jr..
When was The Evil released and how long is it?
The Evil was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Evil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Evil was composed by Johnny Harris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Evil?
The Evil holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).