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976-EVIL (1988)

R · 1988-12-09 · 1h 32m · EN
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Revenge is on the line.

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.

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Brian HelgelandWriterRobert EnglundDirectorRhet TophamWriter
Box office
$3M

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Stephen GeoffreysStephen GeoffreysHoaxPatrick O'BryanPatrick O'BryanSpikeSandy DennisSandy DennisAunt LucyJim MetzlerJim MetzlerMartyMaria RubellMaria RubellAngelaLezlie DeaneLezlie DeaneSuzieRobert PicardoRobert PicardoMark DarkJ.J. CohenJ.J. CohenMarcusPaul WillsonPaul WillsonMr. MichaelsGreg CollinsGreg CollinsMr. SelbyDarren E. BurrowsDarren E. BurrowsJeffJ.J. JohnstonJ.J. JohnstonVirgil

Keywords

Super powerKillerSatanicSatanismHoroscope

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinitySuper Power · Killer · SatanicDirector preference84629Actor preference170613 · 166952 · 225734Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about 976-EVIL

What is 976-EVIL 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.

How long is 976-EVIL?

976-EVIL has a runtime of 92 minutes.