976-EVIL (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1988, 976-EVIL is a horror film directed by Robert Englund, running about 92 minutes. “Revenge is on the line.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bullied unpopular high school student named Hoax finds an ad for 976-EVIL, a number that provides daily 'horrorscopes'. But when he calls the number he gains demonic powers, which he uses to seek vengeance against those who bullied him.
Who’s in it. 976-EVIL stars Stephen Geoffreys as Hoax, Patrick O'Bryan as Spike, Sandy Dennis as Aunt Lucy and Jim Metzler as Marty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, 976-EVIL has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 976-EVIL page.
If you liked it. Fans of 976-EVIL tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 976-EVIL (1988)?
- In US, 976-EVIL is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 976-EVIL worth watching?
- 976-EVIL holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 976-EVIL?
- 976-EVIL stars Stephen Geoffreys, Patrick O'Bryan, Sandy Dennis, Jim Metzler and Maria Rubell.
- When was 976-EVIL released?
- 976-EVIL was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.