The Evil Man
The Evil Man

Movie spotlight

The Evil Man

1989
Movie
100 min
Arabic

After he gets released from prison, where he spent seven years, Salah works with his cell mate Saad in trading currency with a powerful man, and he collects a big fortune, ignoring his lover Ilham's advice, who got married during his imprisonment to a big currency trader.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Frank SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a secluded town plagued by a series of brutal murders, a skeptical detective arrives to uncover the horrifying truth. As the body count rises, he realizes the killer is not human but an ancient entity with a taste for souls. The detective must confront his own demons and race against time to prevent the entity from consuming the town entirely.

Critical Reception

The Evil Man received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics were divided on its pacing and predictable plot, though some praised its atmospheric tension and gore effects. Audiences, particularly fans of the horror genre, found it to be a serviceable, albeit unoriginal, entry in the slasher subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and gruesome practical effects.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film's dark atmosphere was noted as a strong point by many reviewers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's horror elements, with many highlighting its ability to provide a few good scares. However, some found the storyline to be clichéd and the acting to be uninspired, leading to a somewhat polarizing reception among viewers.

Fun Fact

The distinctive mask worn by the killer in 'The Evil Man' was inspired by an antique ceremonial mask owned by the film's production designer.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review