Evil Takes Root

2020·Movie
1h 31min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Evil Takes Root fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Romance3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Mystery and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

The Curse of the Batibat

A paranormal investigator arrives in a sleepy Midwest town to investigate the mysterious loss of his old lover and reconcile sins of the past. He discovers she fell victim to the Batibat, an ancient evil that followed her home from the Philippines.
Paranormal InvestigationPhilippine FolkloreAncient EvilMystery ThrillerSleepy Town SettingPsychological HorrorSupernatural HorrorSlow BurnIntriguingGrotesque Imagery

Crew

Directed by:
Taylor Jewell Harris, Chris W. Freeman
Written by:
Chris W. Freeman, Aaron Mack
Produced by:
Aaron Scotti, Chris W. Freeman, Roy Rossovich
Composed by:
Jason Heinrich

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Evil Takes Root legally?

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Evil Takes Root is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Evil Takes Root worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Evil Takes Root rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Evil Takes Root?

1 h 31 min

Evil Takes Root runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Evil Takes Root in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Evil Takes Root?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Evil Takes Root in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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