Necessary Evil (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2008, Necessary Evil is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Peter J. Eaton, running about 87 minutes. “Uncovering the truth can be lethal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist is testing a demonic drug on people in his secret lab. A cop and a female reporter try to stop him.
Who’s in it. Necessary Evil stars Kathryn Fiore as Deborah, Greg Collins as Michael Russo, Drue Delio as Mental Patient and Danny Trejo as Barro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Necessary Evil has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Necessary Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Necessary Evil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Necessary Evil (2008)?
- In US, Necessary 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 Necessary Evil worth watching?
- Necessary Evil holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Necessary Evil?
- Necessary Evil stars Kathryn Fiore, Greg Collins, Drue Delio, Danny Trejo and Donald Agnelli.
- When was Necessary Evil released?
- Necessary Evil was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.