We give Robert Englund’s 976-Evil (1989) some love! – The Black Sheep

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

By the mid-'80s, Robert Englund's character Freddy Krueger was a household name. Riding high as a horror pop culture icon, Englund appeared in music videos, toys, television, and comics. With the release of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Robert Englund was on top of the world. Having made it as an actor, he decided to try his hand at directing in the genre that made him a star with the underappreciated 976-Evil (WATCH IT HERE – OWN IT HERE).

Staring Fright Night's Stephen Geoffreys, and Oscar winner Sandy Dennis, 976-Evil should have been an 80s classic with some strong special effects while poking fun at the "Satanic Panic" trend at the time. But It failed to win over critics, fans and has been mostly forgotten these days. Arrow In The Head looks back at 976-Evil, gives it its due, and shows that Robert Englund had a strong understanding as a director. With his talents, it's a shame he didn't direct more in his career. With only two films and two TV episodes, Englund could have made a name for himself on the other side of the camera. 976-Evil ain't perfect but is far better of a film that it gets credit for, and one that should be celebrated more.

976-Evil stars Sandy Dennis, Stephen Geoffreys, Jim Metzler, Patrick O'Bryan, and has the following synopsis:

People who dial 976-EVIL receive supernatural powers and turn into satanic killers.

This episode of THE BLACK SHEEP is written by Andrew Hatfield, edited by Juan Jiminez, and narrated by Lance Vlcek. Produced by John Fallon and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

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