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976-EVIL

976-EVIL

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976-EVIL

"Revenge is on the line."

1988

1h 32m

5.3(154 votes)

Horror

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

Starring

Stephen Geoffreys

Stephen Geoffreys

Hoax

Patrick O'Bryan

Spike

Sandy Dennis

Sandy Dennis

Aunt Lucy

Jim Metzler

Jim Metzler

Marty

Maria Rubell

Angela

Lezlie Deane

Lezlie Deane

Suzie

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Mark Dark

J.J. Cohen

J.J. Cohen

Marcus

Paul Willson

Paul Willson

Mr. Michaels

Greg Collins

Greg Collins

Mr. Selby

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Englund
Written by: Brian Helgeland
Rhet Topham
Produced by: Lisa M. Hansen

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