Embodiment of Evil (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, Embodiment of Evil is a horror film directed by José Mojica Marins, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. After 40 years in a cell for the mentally ill, Coffin Joe is finally freed. Back on the streets, the sadistic gravedigger is set on fulfilling that for which he was imprisoned: find the woman who can give him the perfect child. During his wanderings through the city of São Paulo he leaves behind a trail of horror as he faces unnatural laws and popular beliefs.
Who’s in it. Embodiment of Evil stars José Mojica Marins as Zé do Caixão, Jece Valadão as Coronel Claudiomiro Pontes, Adriano Stuart as Capitão Oswaldo Pontes and Milhem Cortaz as Padre Eugênio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Embodiment of Evil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Embodiment of Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Embodiment of Evil tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Embodiment of Evil (2008)?
- In US, Embodiment of Evil is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Embodiment of Evil worth watching?
- Embodiment of Evil holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Embodiment of Evil?
- Embodiment of Evil stars José Mojica Marins, Jece Valadão, Adriano Stuart, Milhem Cortaz and Rui Rezende.
- When was Embodiment of Evil released?
- Embodiment of Evil was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.