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976-EVIL

1988Movie1 h 32 minR

Horror
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes15%28%

A scary, thrilling horror movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Revenge is on the line.

A bullied unpopular high school student named Hoax finds an ad for 976-EVIL, a number that provides daily 'horrorscopes'. But when he calls the number he gains demonic powers, which he uses to seek vengeance against those who bullied him.

Feels like

  • 80s Horror
  • Demonic Possession
  • Vengeance
  • Practical Effects
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Coming-of-Age Angst
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Bullying
  • Low Budget

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Robert Englund
Written by
Brian Helgeland, Rhet Topham
Produced by
Lisa M. Hansen
Music by
Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 9, 1988 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
December 9, 1988
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
40 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream 976-EVIL?"

Questions about 976-EVIL

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 976-EVIL?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, 976-EVIL is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is 976-EVIL worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 15%). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is there a sequel to 976-EVIL?

  1. 976-EVIL (1988)
  2. 976-EVIL II (1992)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by 976-EVIL II (1992).

Will 976-EVIL scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.