Horror 101 – Episode 95: The Evil (1978)

January 31st, 2020

An ancient horror slept beneath the old haunted mansion… nothing could stop its escape!

Welcome to our first podcast of 2020. Since we had so much fun with the Haunted House film Legend of Hell House at the end of 2019 and since our last year theme gave us nothing but positive feedback, we’ve decided to devote this entire year to haunted house films for your enjoyment. Up first is Gus Trikonis‘ obscure chiller, The Evil. Starring Richard Crenna, Joanna Pettet and Andrew Prine. Join us for a supernaturally great Horror 101 year!

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

01:00 Prelude to Terror…
04:30 Happy New Year, Happy New Theme!
09:10 Introducing The Evil…
12:05 Love the house!
15:04 Good people, bad place…
19:15 Releasing The Evil…
21:00 Clinical Slapping…
23:30 Invisible Assault…
25:50 Burning and Falling…
28:30 Hand Trauma…
29:30 Tie Fighter Dog…
31:50 Exorcising Possession…
34:30 Short Lived Escape…
38:40 Descending to Hell…
44:44 Scoring the film…
51:50 Conclusion and Thanks for listening!

The Evil (1978)

Directed by: Gus Trikonis

Story by: David Sheldon

Starring:
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
Lynne Moody as Felicia Allen
Victor Buono as The Devil
Roger Corman … executive producer

All video, pictures and audio used from The Evil is copyright © 1978 by Hollywood West Entertainment and Rangoon Productions. Used for educational purposes. No reproductions of any kind.