The Evil One (2005)
Some Urban Legends Don't Seem to Die
Chicago's Englewood is a neighborhood where death is an everyday reality, but a serial killer on the loose has raised the terror quotient tenfold with the brutality of his crimes. When a newspaper photographer uncovers evidence linking the murders to the past, however, the intimations are almost unthinkable. Herman Webster Mudgett Jr., who was buried face down in the late 1800s after achieving the distinction of becoming America's first serial killer, seems to be back and out for revenge. The intrepid reporter has a personal stake in the mystery, as her mother was murdered by a descendant of Mudgett's; she sets out to discover if the urge to kill has been passed down in the blood, or if the culprit is truly from beyond the grave. This hip urban thriller strikes an effectively creepy mood, and features a talented cast that is almost entirely African American.
Cast
- Candace Carey - Tina Moore
- Eric Lane - Chris Jones
- Big Gipp - Smoke
- Shawna - Teacher
- Mike McNamara - Herman Mudgett Jr.
- Arthur Simon - Herman Mudgett Sr.
- Deanna Reed-Foster - Dorothy Holmes
- Deon Cole - Dejuan
Screenplay
Keywords
chicago, illinois, serial killer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Evil One about?
- Chicago's Englewood is a neighborhood where death is an everyday reality, but a serial killer on the loose has raised the terror quotient tenfold with the brutality of his crimes. When a newspaper photographer uncovers evidence linking the murders to the past, however, the intimations are almost unthinkable. Herman Webster Mudgett Jr., who was buried face down in the late 1800s after achieving the distinction of becoming America's first serial killer, seems to be back and out for revenge. The intrepid reporter has a personal stake in the mystery, as her mother was murdered by a descendant of Mudgett's; she sets out to discover if the urge to kill has been passed down in the blood, or if the culprit is truly from beyond the grave. This hip urban thriller strikes an effectively creepy mood, and features a talented cast that is almost entirely African American.
- Who directed The Evil One?
- The Evil One was directed by Parris Reaves.
- Who stars in The Evil One?
- The Evil One stars Candace Carey, Eric Lane, Big Gipp, Shawna, Mike McNamara, Arthur Simon.
- How long is The Evil One?
- The Evil One has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Evil One?
- The Evil One is a Horror film.
- What is the budget of The Evil One?
- The Evil One had a budget of $180,000.