Evil Town (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1987, Evil Town is a horror film directed by Curtis Hanson, running about 82 minutes. “Where only the dead survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad scientist seeks eternal youth by developing a drug derived from human pituitary glands, aided by the local townsfolk, who help abduct visitors to their town for his experiments.
Who’s in it. Evil Town stars Greg Finley as Wally, Keith Hefner as Harry, Lynda Wiesmeier as Dianne and Christie Houser as Terrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Evil Town has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Town tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Town (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evil Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Evil Town worth watching?
- Evil Town holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evil Town?
- Evil Town stars Greg Finley, Keith Hefner, Lynda Wiesmeier, Christie Houser and Noelle Harling.
- When was Evil Town released?
- Evil Town was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.