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976-EVIL 1988

“Revenge is on the line.”

Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Director
Robert Englund
Networks
CineTel Films, Horrorscope Productions
★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 R Horror Released
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What is 976-EVIL?

976-EVIL is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Horror.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Release date
Dec 9, 1988
Studios
CineTel Films, Horrorscope Productions
Genres
Horror
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.3/10
Episode runtime
~92 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
CineTel Films, Horrorscope Productions

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976-EVIL is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by CineTel Films, Horrorscope Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A bullied teen calls a cursed hotline and gains demonic powers for revenge.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unusual premise of a demonic phone line
  • Directed by horror icon Robert Englund
  • Classic 80s teen horror atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • Originally released only on VHS in Brazil, making it hard to find

Watch it if you enjoy 80s teen horror with a supernatural revenge twist.

Rated R for horror themes and teen violence, so it’s intended for mature viewers.

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What does the title "976-EVIL" refer to?

The title references the 976 telephone exchange, a premium‑rate number system popular in the late 1980s.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Robert Englund, known for his work in horror.

When was the film released?

The film was released in 1988, with a U.S. release on March 24, 1989.

What is the basic premise of the movie?

A bullied, unpopular high‑school student named Hoax discovers a number that gives “horrorscopes,” calls it, and gains demonic powers he uses for vengeance.

Is there a sequel to this film?

Yes, a sequel titled “976‑Evil II” was released in 1992.

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