The Evil

The Evil

Escape is just a nerve-shredding scream for salvation!

R 1978 · 89 min · ★ 5.8 · Thriller, Horror

Shortly after moving into a dark, brooding mansion, a psychologist and his co-workers are terrorized by a horrible evil being.

Directed by Gus Trikonis · Written by Gus Trikonis

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