Talisman (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1998, Talisman is a horror and science fiction film directed by David DeCoteau, running about 72 minutes. “Evil never dies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the millenium draws near, an evil being awakens. Fused to an ancient Talisman for centuries -- Theriel, the Black Angel is summoned from his resting place to usher in the end of the world. The ghastly messenger must claim seven human sacrifices to complete the ritual and open the gates of Hell. A teenage boy and girl have been chosen to assist the angel in its deadly mission, yet they alone are the world's only hope for salvation.
Who’s in it. Talisman stars Billy Parish as Elias Storm, Walter Jones as Jake Fine, Jason Adelman as Burke and Ilinca Goia as Elizabeth Storm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Talisman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Talisman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Talisman tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Talisman (1998)?
- In US, Talisman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Talisman worth watching?
- Talisman holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Talisman?
- Talisman stars Billy Parish, Walter Jones, Jason Adelman, Ilinca Goia and Oana Ștefănescu.
- When was Talisman released?
- Talisman was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.