The Evil Within (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2017, The Evil Within is a horror film directed by Andrew Getty, running about 98 minutes. “You Can't Run From a Nightmare” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sadistic tale of a lonely, mentally handicapped boy who befriends his reflection in an antique mirror. This demonic creature orders him to go on a murderous rampage to kill the people he loves most.
Who’s in it. The Evil Within stars Frederick Koehler as Dennis, Sean Patrick Flanery as John, Brianna Brown as Susan and Dina Meyer as Lydia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Evil Within has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp and 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 The Evil Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Evil Within tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Evil Within (2017)?
- In US, The Evil Within is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and 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 The Evil Within worth watching?
- The Evil Within holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Evil Within?
- The Evil Within stars Frederick Koehler, Sean Patrick Flanery, Brianna Brown, Dina Meyer and Michael Berryman.
- When was The Evil Within released?
- The Evil Within was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.