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

- 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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Type: MovieYear: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
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 (1971) Cast (Click to Expand)
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 Cast
- Barbara Stanwyck, as Miriam Jennings, passed away at age 82 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Miss Barbara Stanwyck - Barbara Parkins (b. May 22, 1942) – Susan
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Roddy McDowall, as Dr. Lomas, passed away at age 70 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Roddy Mc Dowall | Roddy MacDowall | Roddy McDowell | Rody McDowell - William Windom, as Harold Jennings, passed away at age 88 in Woodacre, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Bill Windom - Arthur O''Connell, as John, passed away at age 73 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Bing Russell, as Sheriff, passed away at age 76 in Thousand Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Neil Russell - Dawn Frame – Young Susan
- Kathryn Janssen, as Party Guest (uncredited), passed away at age 94 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer - Leoda Richards, as Party Guest (uncredited), passed away at age 90 in Laguna Niguel, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Leota Richards
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