The Evil One (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, The Evil One is a horror film directed by Parris Reaves, running about 112 minutes. “Some Urban Legends Don't Seem to Die” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. The Evil One stars Candace Carey as Tina Moore, Eric Lane as Chris Jones, Big Gipp as Smoke and Shawna as Teacher, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Evil One page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Evil One tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.