| 976-Evil | |
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| Credits | |
| Title: | 976-Evil |
| Genres: | Horror |
| Directed by: | Robert Englund |
| Written by: | Brian Helgeland; Rhet Topham |
| Produced by: | Paul Hertzberg; Lisa M. Hansen |
| Music by: | Thomas Chase; Steve Rucker |
| Cinematography: | Paul Elliott |
| Edited by: | Stephen R. Myers |
| Production | |
| Distributed by: | Cinetel Films Horrorscope Productions |
| Released: | December 9th, 1988 |
| Rating: | R |
| Running time: | 92 min. |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
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| Next: | 976-Evil 2 |
976-Evil is an American independent horror film that deals with subjects of demonology, Satanism, and the occult. It was directed by Robert Englund with a screenplay written by Brian Helgeland and Rhet Topham. The movie was produced by Cinetel Films and Horrorscope Productions, and distributed theatrically through New Line Cinema. It was first screened in London, England on December 9th, 1988. It premiered in the United States on March 24th, 1989.
Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Stephen Geoffreys | Hoax Arthur Wilmoth |
| Patrick O'Bryan | Leonard "Spike" Johnson |
| Sandy Dennis | Aunt Lucy Wilmoth |
| Jim Metzler | Marty Palmer |
| Maria Rubell | Angela Martinez |
| Lezlie Deane | Suzie |
| J.J. Cohen | Marcus |
| Paul Willson | Mr. Michaels |
| Greg Collins | Mr. Selby |
| Darren Burrows | Jeff |
| Joanna Keyes | Suzie's Mother |
| Gunther Jensen | "Airhead" |
| J.J. Johnston | Virgil |
| Jon Slade | John Doe |
| Demetre Phillips | Sergeant Bell |
| Don Bajema | Deputy |
| Jim Thiebaud | "Rags" |
| Wendy Cooke | Gang Girl |
| Thom McFadden | Minister |
| Larry Turk | Operator #1 |
| Cynthia Szigeti | Female Operator |
| Christopher Metas | Cashier |
| Roxanne Rogers | Angel, The Waitress |
| Bert Hinchman | The Coroner |
| Nay Dorsey | Paramedic #1 |
| Jim Landis | Paramedic #2 |
| Ed Corbett | Santa Claus |
| Quigley The Parrot | Aunt Lucy's Parrot |
| Robert Picardo | Mark Dark |
| Mindy Seeger | Female Victim |
Notes[]
- The tagline for this film is "Now, horror has a brand new number".
- 976-Evil (1988) redirects to this page. The title of this movie is often stylized as 976-EVIL, which also redirects to this page.
- This movie is alternatively known as Dial the Devil.
- There are thirty credited cast members in this film; 29 humans and 1 parrot.
- An extended cut of the film, which was released to home video in VHS format features and extra thirteen minutes of footage that was not in the theatrical release.
- 976-Evil received grossed $2,955,917 in the box office in the United States.
- This film was shot on-location in Los Angeles, California.
- The 976 prefix was a telephone exchange number, which has since become defunct.
- This movie marks the directorial debut of Robert Englund.
- A sequel film, 976-Evil II, was produced and released direct-to-video in 1991. The movie was directed by Jim Wynorski of Chopping Mall fame.
- This is Brian Helgeland's second film work as a writer, and his second work in the horror genre.
- Actor Darren E. Burrows is credited as Darren Burrows in this film.
- Actor Gunther Jenson is credited as Gunther Jensen in this film.
- Actor John Currie Slade is credited as Jon Slade in this film.
- Actress Wendy J. Cooke is credited as Wendy Cooke in this film.
- Actor Tom McFadden is credited as Thom McFadden in this film.
- Actor Nay K. Dorsey is credited as Nay Dorsey in this film.
Fun Facts[]
- The tagline for this film is "One Number for Hell!"
- Director Robert Englund is best known as an actor for his portrayal of Freddy Krueger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series.
- Actor Stephen Geoffreys is also known for playing the character of "Evil" Ed Thompson in the 1985 film Fright Night.
Recommendations[]
1980s horror films
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