Evil Takes Root 2020
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SplatA paranormal investigator arrives in a sleepy Midwest town to investigate the mysterious loss of his old lover and reconcile sins of the past. He discovers she fell victim to the Batibat, an ancient evil that followed her home from the Philippines.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Felix Fojas
as Dr. Thane Noles
as Sarah Noles
as Sheriff Roy Garland
as Father Olawale
as Amanda Noles
as Christina
as Father Weller
as Sergeant Speakman
as Background - Amish Man
Director:
Writer:
Chris W. Freeman, Aaron Mack
Stars:
Nicholas Gonzalez, Sean Carrigan, Stevie Lynn Jones, John Churchill, Adetokumboh M'Cormack, Constance Brenneman, Reagan Belhorn, Thomas Downey, Debbie Doebereiner, Logan Fry,
Genres:
Horror,Thriller
Release Date:
2020 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Evil Takes Root
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Felix Fojas
as Dr. Thane Noles
as Sarah Noles
as Sheriff Roy Garland
as Father Olawale
as Amanda Noles
as Christina
as Father Weller
as Sergeant Speakman
as Background - Amish Man
as Background - Amish Woman
as Surgical Assistant
as Batibat (voice)
as Riley
as Fiona
as Miriam
as Deputy Mullins
as Edgar Moffet
as Caleb / Masked Man
as Bartender Jen
as Frank Byers
as Hutchinson
as Priest
as Bar Demon
as Darryl
as Rain Soaked Man
as Lynn (Assistant)
as Lucy
as Dr. Moreno
as Curtis
as Emergency Dispatcher
as Gina Moffett
as Erika
as First Witch
as Coven Witch
as Coven Witch
as Coven Witch
as Coven Witch
as Coven Witch
as Forest Demon
as Mallory
as Joyner
as Ruth
as Black Dog
as Eunice Crowley
as Amish Mother
as Amish Child
as Amish Child
as Lori Garland
as Garland Teen
as Garland Daughter
as Garland Daughter
as Garland Daughter
as Sampson the Dog
as Barfly
as Barfly
as Barfly
as Barfly
as Knox Staff
as Knox Staff
as Knox Staff
as Logger
as Logger
as Lust Demon
as Nun Nurse
as Surgical Tech
as Nurse
as Patient
as Patient
as Wedding Priest
as Teacher
as Teacher
as Male Nurse
as Background - Student
as Background - Student
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