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976-EVIL

976-EVIL

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976-EVIL

976-EVIL

1988

1h 32m

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1988

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1h 32m

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Storyline

"Revenge is on the line."

A bullied unpopular high school student named Hoax finds an ad for 976-EVIL, a number that provides daily 'horrorscopes'. But when he calls the number he gains demonic powers, which he uses to seek vengeance against those who bullied him.

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 32m
: Dec 9, 1988
Languages: English
Director: Robert Englund
Production: CineTel Films
CineTel Films
Horrorscope Productions
Horrorscope Productions
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

29 Cast Members

Stephen Geoffreys

Stephen Geoffreys

Hoax

Patrick O'Bryan

Spike

Sandy Dennis

Sandy Dennis

Aunt Lucy

Jim Metzler

Jim Metzler

Marty

Maria Rubell

Angela

Lezlie Deane

Lezlie Deane

Suzie

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Mark Dark

J.J. Cohen

J.J. Cohen

Marcus

Paul Willson

Paul Willson

Mr. Michaels

Greg Collins

Greg Collins

Mr. Selby

Darren E. Burrows

Darren E. Burrows

Jeff

J.J. Johnston

J.J. Johnston

Virgil

Wendy J. Cooke

Gang Girl

Tom McFadden

Tom McFadden

Minister

Mindy Seeger

Victim

Gunther Jenson

Gunther Jenson

Airhead

Jim Thiebaud

Rags

John Slade

John Doe

Joanna Keyes

Suzie's Mother

Demetre Phillips

Demetre Phillips

Sergeant Bell

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