Something Evil
1972, English. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
It was a happy home... Until the devil had his way.
A young couple moves into a farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania. What they don't know is that there is an unseen presence in the house, and that it wants to take possession of the wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Steven SpielbergDirector
- Sandy DennisMarjorie Worden
- Darren McGavinPaul Worden
- Ralph BellamyHarry Lincoln
- Jeff CoreyGehrmann
- Johnny WhitakerStevie Worden
- John RubinsteinErnest Lincoln
- David KnappJohn
- Laurie HagenBeth
- Herb ArmstrongMr. Schiller
- Margaret AveryIrene
- Norman BartoldMr. Hackett
- Sheila BartoldMrs. Hackett
Details
- Released
- 21 January 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Clouse
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Something Evil: quick answers
Is Something Evil worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Something Evil?
Something Evil runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does Something Evil have a post-credits scene?
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Is Something Evil suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Something Evil?
If you liked Something Evil, try Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Mr. Boogedy, The Witch.
Who directed Something Evil?
Something Evil (1972) was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Sandy Dennis, Darren McGavin, Ralph Bellamy.