

The Evil
1978-05-05 · 89 min · ★ 5.8
Shortly after moving into a dark, brooding mansion, a psychologist and his co-workers are terrorized by a horrible evil being.
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- Directors
- Gus Trikonis
- Production companies
- Rangoon Productions, New World Pictures, Hollywood West Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 700,000
Top Cast
Richard CrennaC.J. Arnold
Joanna PettetDr. Caroline Arnold
Andrew PrineProf. Raymond Guy
Cassie YatesMary Harper
George O'Hanlon, Jr.Pete Brooks
Lynne MoodyFelicia Allen
Mary Louise WellerLaurie Belman
Robert ViharoDwight
Victor BuonoThe Devil
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