A Taste of Evil (1971) Horror, Thriller Movie

A Taste of Evil (1971) Movie

A Taste of Evil (1971) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Rated R | Threatrical Oct 12, 1971 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller | Runtime 1h 13m
User Score: 60/100
A Taste of Evil (1971) Movie Poster
  • A Taste of Evil Rating Scores
  • 735 votes, 2.87 / 5 rating (57% score)
  • Overall Score: ☆ 5.74/10
    IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10

A Taste of Evil Plot Synopsis:


Synopsis / Plot Summary: On her way home from a stay at a mental institution after a traumatic r*pe, a woman realizes that someone is deliberately trying to drive her insane.

Tagline: What happened to little Susan was so horrible, she"s been away for seven years.

Now she"s back...and so is the horror.

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A Taste of Evil Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 73 minutes / 1h 13min
Genres:  Horror, Thriller
Directors: John Llewellyn Moxey
Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Barbara Parkins, Roddy McDowall, William Windom, Arthur O''Connell … (full cast)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 12, 1971
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / A Taste of Evil Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 12, 1971
Producers: Aaron Spelling
Musicians: Robert Drasnin
Cinematographers: Archie R. Dalzell
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A Taste of Evil Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:Character(s)
Barbara Stanwyck...Miriam Jennings
Barbara Parkins...Susan
Roddy McDowall...Dr. Lomas
William Windom...Harold Jennings
Arthur O''Connell...John
Bing Russell...Sheriff
Dawn Frame...Young Susan
Kathryn Janssen...Party Guest (uncredited)
Leoda Richards...Party Guest (uncredited)

Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of A TASTE OF EVIL Actors

Barbara Stanwyck, as Miriam Jennings, passed away at the age of 82 in Santa Monica, California, USA. Barbara Stanwyck (born July 16, 1907) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, is a known Actress, Soundtrack.

Barbara Stanwyck Fun Facts:
Barbara Stanwyck is also known as Miss Barbara Stanwyck, Birth Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)

Barbara Parkins's real age is 81. Actor Barbara Parkins from A Taste of Evil is cast as "Susan." Barbara Parkins (born May 22, 1942) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a known Actress, Camera and Electrical Department.

Barbara Parkins Fun Facts:
Birth Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)

Roddy McDowall, as Dr. Lomas, passed away at the age of 70 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA. Roddy McDowall (born September 17, 1928) in Herne Hill, London, England, UK, is a known Actor, Producer, Soundtrack.

Roddy McDowall Fun Facts:
Roddy McDowall is also known as Roddy Mc Dowall | Roddy MacDowall | Roddy McDowell | Rody McDowell, Birth Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)

William Windom, as Harold Jennings, passed away at the age of 88 in Woodacre, California, USA. William Windom (born September 28, 1923) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, is a known Actor.

William Windom Fun Facts:
William Windom is also known as Bill Windom, Birth Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)

Arthur O''Connell, as John, passed away at the age of 73 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Arthur O''Connell (born March 29, 1908) in New York City, New York, USA, is a known Actor, Soundtrack.

Arthur O''Connell Fun Facts:
Birth Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)

Bing Russell, as Sheriff, passed away at the age of 76 in Thousand Oaks, California, USA. Bing Russell (born May 5, 1926) in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA, is a known Actor, Writer.

Bing Russell Fun Facts:
Bing Russell is also known as Neil Russell, Birth Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)

Actor Dawn Frame from A Taste of Evil is cast as "Young Susan."

Kathryn Janssen, as Party Guest (uncredited), passed away at the age of 94 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA. Kathryn Janssen (born July 9, 1923), is a known Actress.

Kathryn Janssen Fun Facts:
Birth Sign: Cancer

Leoda Richards, as Party Guest (uncredited), passed away at the age of 90 in Laguna Niguel, California, USA. Leoda Richards (born March 15, 1907) in Columbus, Ohio, USA, is a known Actress.

Leoda Richards Fun Facts:
Leoda Richards is also known as Leota Richards, Birth Sign: Pisces

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