Name: J.D.'s Revenge
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Action
Released: 1976-08-25
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup, Julian Christopher

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He came back from the dead to possess a man's soul, make love to his woman, and get the Vengeance he craved!

After notorious New Orleans gangster J.D. Walker is murdered in the 1940s, his spirit remains restless for three decades, until a hypnotist's supernatural nightclub act allows him to take over the body of a mild-mannered law student and seek revenge on those who had him killed.

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New Orleans Setting
Revenge Thriller
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Directed by: Arthur Marks
Written by: Jaison Starkes
Produced by: Arthur Marks
Music by: Robert Prince

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Facts

August 25, 1976 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released: August 25, 1976
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Action
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 8 countries

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Demonic Possession, Vengeful Ghost, Jekyll & Hyde +1

Demonic Possession
Vengeful Ghost
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Where can I stream J.D.'s Revenge?

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In the United States, J.D.'s Revenge streams on AMC+, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is J.D.'s Revenge worth watching?

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (49).

Will J.D.'s Revenge scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).