
976-EVIL (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: La llamada del diablo, Llamada siniestra, Força Demoníaca, Fandens til nummer, 976 - El teléfono del infierno, Puhelu helvetistä, La ligne du diable, 976 - A Sátán hívószáma, 976 - Chiamata per il diavolo, Llamadas satánicas, Llamadas siniestras, Super Evil, Телефон дьявола, Dial the Devil, Horrorscope
Director: Robert Englund
Writer: Brian Helgeland, Rhet Topham
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: CineTel Films, Horrorscope Productions
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Horror Film
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: horoscope, killer, satanism, super power
Story
976-EVIL follows high school student Hoax who is bullied by his peers. He discovers an ad for a service called 976-EVIL which provides daily 'horrorscopes'. Intrigued, he calls the number and gains demonic powers as a result. Using these newfound abilities, Hoax seeks revenge against those who have tormented him.
Summary
Directed by horror veteran Robert Englund in 1988, '976-EVIL is a blend of comedy and horror that centers around themes of bullying, revenge, and supernatural powers. The film's title refers to the fictional service that grants Hoax his demonic abilities.