---
title: "976-EVIL"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/976-evil-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24038
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# 976-EVIL (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/976-evil-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A bullied teen calls a cursed hotline and gains demonic powers for revenge."

### Why Watch
- Unusual premise of a demonic phone line
- Directed by horror icon Robert Englund
- Classic 80s teen horror atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- Originally released only on VHS in Brazil, making it hard to find
- Tone & Suitability: Rated R for horror themes and teen violence, so it’s intended for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, revenge, teen, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Englund
- **Networks / Studios**: CineTel Films, Horrorscope Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stephen Geoffreys** as *Hoax*
- **Patrick O'Bryan** as *Spike*
- **Sandy Dennis** as *Aunt Lucy*
- **Jim Metzler** as *Marty*
- **Maria Rubell** as *Angela*
- **Lezlie Deane** as *Suzie*
- **Robert Picardo** as *Mark Dark*
- **J.J. Cohen** as *Marcus*
- **Paul Willson** as *Mr. Michaels*
- **Greg Collins** as *Mr. Selby*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Robert Englund, known for his work in horror.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1988, with a U.S. release on March 24, 1989.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Is there a sequel to this film?
Yes, a sequel titled “976‑Evil II” was released in 1992.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [976-EVIL — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24038)
- [976-EVIL (1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094597/)
- [976-EVIL - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/976-EVIL)
- [976 EVIL 1989 trailer Reactions - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmBQMnmaOfE)
- [976-EVIL / 976-EVIL | Fandíme Filmu](https://www.fandimefilmu.cz/film/33801-976-evil)
- [976-Evil II (1992)](https://www.sms.cz/film/976-evil-ii)

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