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A Name for Evil
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A Name for Evil

1973-08-03 · 74 min · ★ 4.2

Drama · Horror · Thriller

Dissatisfied with the family architectural business, a man and his wife pack up and move out to his great-grandfather's old house in the country. While trying to patch it up, the house starts to make it clear to him that it doesn't want him there, but the local church (with some off-kilter practices of their own) seems to take a shine to him.

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Directors
Bernard Girard
Production companies
Cinerama Releasing Corporation, Penthouse Productions
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert CulpRobert CulpJohn Blake
Samantha EggarSamantha EggarJoanna Blake
Sheila SullivanLuanna Baxter
Mike LaneMike LaneFats
Sue HathawayMary
Edward GreenhalghHugh
Clarence 'Big' MillerJimmy
Barbara TremainMrs. Olson
Reg McReynoldsMr. Olson
Walter MarshMinister
D. GoldrickSecretary
Rene BondRene BondOrgy Girl (uncredited)

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