Face of Evil (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, Face of Evil is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Mary Lambert, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Using her girl-next-door looks to her advantage, Darcy Palmer is a calculating thief and murderer. After killing a young college student and taking her identity, Darcy enrolls in the victim's New England school in her place. At the university, Darcy gets to know her new roommate, Jeanelle, and her handsome father, Russell Polk, who soon play into her next scheme. When Darcy has to alter her plans, both Russell and Jeanelle become quite expendable.
Who’s in it. Face of Evil stars Tracey Gold as Darcy Palmer / Brianne Dwyer, Perry King as Russell Polk, Shawnee Smith as Jeanelle Polk and Don Harvey as Quinn Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Face of Evil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Face of Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face of Evil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Face of Evil (1996)?
- In US, Face of Evil is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Face of Evil worth watching?
- Face of Evil holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Face of Evil?
- Face of Evil stars Tracey Gold, Perry King, Shawnee Smith, Don Harvey and Brigitta Dau.
- When was Face of Evil released?
- Face of Evil was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.