Evil Takes Root 2020

Overview

Evil Takes Root is a horror and thriller film released in the United States on September 15, 2020. The production has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes. The film features a cast that includes Nicholas Gonzalez, Sean Carrigan, and Stevie Lynn Jones. The narrative follows a paranormal investigator who travels to a sleepy Midwest town. His primary objective is to investigate the mysterious loss of an old lover and attempt to reconcile with sins from his past. Upon his arrival, he discovers that the woman fell victim to the Batibat. This ancient evil entity reportedly followed her home from the Philippines. The film is also known by the subtitle The Curse of the Batibat. As a work of genre fiction, the story focuses on the investigator's confrontation with this supernatural force while navigating his personal history. The project is documented in major film databases, which provide information regarding its cast, crew, and general plot summary. The film remains categorized within the horror and thriller genres for archival purposes.