The Evil
“Escape is just a nerve-shredding scream for salvation!”
Shortly after moving into a dark, brooding mansion, a psychologist and his co-workers are terrorized by a horrible evil being.
Where to watch The Evil in United States
YouTube TV
Philo
Night Flight Plus
Screambox Amazon Channel
Cultpix
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Fawesome
The Roku Channel
Plex
Cineverse
Midnight Pulp
Tubi TV
Amazon VideoClick a service to open The Evil there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Evil streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| India | Cultpix | — |
| United Kingdom | Cultpix | — |
| Canada | Cultpix, Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | — |
| Australia | Cultpix | — |
| Germany | Cultpix, Franatic Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | Cultpix | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Cultpix | — |
| Japan | Cultpix | — |
About The Evil
The Evil is a 1978 English-language thriller and horror film directed by Gus Trikonis. The cast is led by Richard Crenna, Joanna Pettet, Andrew Prine. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus.
The Evil was produced by Rangoon Productions, New World Pictures, and Hollywood West Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on May 5, 1978, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Gus Trikonis
- Writers
- Gus Trikonis, Galen Thompson
- Release date
- May 5, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Rangoon Productions, New World Pictures, Hollywood West Entertainment
The Evil cast & crew
The Evil was directed by Gus Trikonis and written by Gus Trikonis and Galen Thompson.
The cast features Richard Crenna as C.J. Arnold, Joanna Pettet as Dr. Caroline Arnold, Andrew Prine as Prof. Raymond Guy, Cassie Yates as Mary Harper, George O'Hanlon, Jr. as Pete Brooks, and Lynne Moody as Felicia Allen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Harris, cinematography is by Mario DiLeo, and it was produced by Ed Carlin and Roger Corman.
Is The Evil worth watching?
The Evil holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 65 ratings, a more divisive thriller films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and horror, The Evil is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Evil
In United States, you can stream The Evil on YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, and Cultpix, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Evil
Richard Crenna
C.J. Arnold
Joanna Pettet
Dr. Caroline Arnold
Andrew Prine
Prof. Raymond Guy
Cassie Yates
Mary Harper
George O'Hanlon, Jr.
Pete Brooks
Lynne Moody
Felicia Allen
Mary Louise Weller
Laurie Belman
Robert Viharo
Dwight
Victor Buono
The Devil
Milton Selzer
The Realtor
Ed Bakey
Sam the Caretaker
Galen Thompson
Emilio Vargas
The Evil — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Evil in United States?
The Evil is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Evil on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Evil is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Evil in?
The Evil is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Evil?
The Evil runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is The Evil rated?
The Evil is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 65 ratings.
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