A Taste of Evil 1971

Overview

A Taste of Evil is a 1971 American made-for-television horror and thriller film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. The production features a cast that includes Barbara Stanwyck, Barbara Parkins, and Roddy McDowall. It premiered on October 12, 1971, as an ABC Movie of the Week. The story follows a woman who returns home after spending seven years away following a traumatic experience. Upon her return from a mental institution, she realizes that someone is deliberately attempting to drive her insane. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes. While the plot focuses on the woman's struggle to maintain her sanity, promotional material notes that the horror she previously experienced has returned with her. The film is categorized as both a thriller and a horror movie within its broadcast history. The production is distinct from other media projects that may share similar titles but focus on different narratives, such as stories involving schools for boys or psychic phenomena clubs.