Evil Takes Root
“The Curse of the Batibat.”
Synopsis
A paranormal investigator arrives in a sleepy Midwest town to investigate the mysterious loss of his old lover and reconcile sins of the past. He discovers she fell victim to the Batibat, an ancient evil that followed her home from the Philippines.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Evil Takes Root - The Curse of the Batibat - Arriving Sept 15Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-11
Top Cast
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Nicholas Gonzalez
Felix Fojas
Sean Carrigan
Dr. Thane Noles
Stevie Lynn Jones
Sarah Noles
John Churchill
Sheriff Roy Garland
Adetokumboh M'Cormack
Father Olawale
Constance Brenneman
Amanda Noles
Reagan Belhorn
Christina
Thomas Downey
Father Weller
Debbie Doebereiner
Sergeant Speakman
Logan Fry
Background - Amish Man
Jennie Malone
Background - Amish Woman
Brian Gackowski
Surgical Assistant
Michelle Ng Mini
Batibat (voice)
Meghan Garber
Riley
Chloe Garber
Fiona
Deanna Sherman
Miriam
Laurence J. Hokes
Deputy Mullins
Michael Compton
Edgar Moffet
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris W. Freeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris W. Freeman, Aaron Mack
- Original Score
- Jason Heinrich
- Original Title
- Evil Takes Root
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- UP & AWAY Productions, Elevate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris W. Freeman
Chris W. Freeman, Aaron Mack
Jason Heinrich
Roy Rossovich
Chris W. Freeman, Aaron Mack, Aaron Scotti, Jeremy Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Chris W. Freeman
Director
Chris W. Freeman
Producer
Aaron Mack
Producer
Aaron Scotti
Producer
Roy Rossovich
Director of Photography
Thomas Downey
Production Design
Tessa Hawkes
Costume Design
Chris W. Freeman
Writer
Aaron Mack
Writer
Jason Heinrich
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Hughes
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evil Takes Root
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What is Evil Takes Root about?
A paranormal investigator arrives in a sleepy Midwest town to investigate the mysterious loss of his old lover and reconcile sins of the past. He discovers she fell victim to the Batibat, an ancient evil that followed her home from the Philippines.
Who directed Evil Takes Root?
Evil Takes Root was directed by Chris W. Freeman.
Who stars in Evil Takes Root?
The principal cast of Evil Takes Root includes Nicholas Gonzalez, Sean Carrigan, Stevie Lynn Jones, John Churchill, Adetokumboh M'Cormack.
When was Evil Takes Root released and how long is it?
Evil Takes Root was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Evil Takes Root?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evil Takes Root was composed by Jason Heinrich.