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A dissatisfied Montreal director of TV commercials is taught to astrally project himself by a mysterious woman. But soon he finds that he does it against his will when he sleeps, and while he does it, he commits savage acts against those in his life.
A group of women, including a psychic and a reporter, investigate a series of mysterious murders linked to an ancient evil entity. They uncover a cult attempting to resurrect the entity, leading them into a dangerous confrontation. As they delve deeper, they realize the evil is not only supernatural but also deeply intertwined with human desires and betrayals.
Eternal Evil is a low-budget horror film that gained a cult following for its unique blend of supernatural elements and exploitative themes. While critically panned upon its release for its predictable plot and uneven pacing, it has since been appreciated by fans of 80s B-movies for its earnest attempts at creating suspense and its memorable, albeit campy, performances.
Praised for its ambitious premise and atmospheric moments.
Criticized for its low production values and sometimes convoluted storytelling.
Recognized as a cult favorite within the '80s direct-to-video horror scene.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but some mention it as a cheesy but enjoyable B-movie experience typical of its era, while others find it unwatchable.
The film was shot in the Philippines, a common location for many low-budget American exploitation films during the 1970s and 1980s due to favorable production costs.
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"Eternal Evil" would have been much more memorable had there been the sort of startling surprise ending which neatly wraps the proceedings up in a satisfactory manner, but unfortunately we aren't that lucky on this occasion. What we are lef...
To me, Karen Black is one of the saving graces of B-movie cinema. Gorgeous yet cross-eyed, and gifted with an extremely complex personality, she can single-handedly make a film both enjoyable and endlessly watchable (for example, compare th...