Taste of Evil

A successful architect, recently released from a psychiatric hospital, begins to suspect that his deceased father, who was a serial killer, is somehow communicating with him through dreams. He fears he may be inheriting his father's dark impulses and that a new string of murders plaguing the city could be his own doing.

Taste of Evil is a made-for-television horror film that received a mixed reception upon its release. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and Barbara Stanwyck's performance, others found the plot predictable and the psychological elements underdeveloped. It has since gained a cult following among fans of 1970s made-for-TV horror.

• Praised for its unsettling premise and Stanwyck's presence.

• Criticized for a somewhat convoluted and unconvincing plot.

• Considered a notable example of 70s made-for-TV horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally note the film's chilling atmosphere and the performances, while acknowledging its limitations as a television production.

Barbara Stanwyck, a legendary Hollywood actress, took on the role of the psychiatrist in this made-for-television film towards the later part of her career.