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Evil Altar (1988): Cast

Evil Altar (1988) movie poster

Evil Altar is a 1988 horror film directed by James Winburn, starring William Smith as Reed Weller, Robert Z'Dar and David James Campbell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Evil Altar (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
James Winburn
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Evil Altar About?

The premise of Evil Altar without spoilers.

A thin line separates good from evil, and the small town of Red Rock sits on the very edge of that divide, feeling like a gateway to hell. A devil‑worshipping cult, in league with the local sheriff, kidnaps victims to offer them as sacrificial offerings, plunging the community into terror.

Evil Altar Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • satanism
  • supernatural power
  • dead children
  • child sacrifice
  • human sacrifice
  • zombie child
  • zombie
  • serial child killer
  • back from the dead
  • murder of a child
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Evil Altar Cast & Characters

William Smith leads the cast as Reed Weller, with Robert Z'Dar as Sheriff O'Connell and David James Campbell as Stu Connors. Directed by James Winburn; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Evil Altar

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From the director

More from James Winburn

One more film directed by James Winburn: The Death Merchant.

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Cars

Cars in Evil Altar

19 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1974 Dodge Tradesman.

All 19 cars
  • 1985 Chevrolet Suburban in Evil Altar 1985 Chevrolet Suburban Important role
  • 1974 Dodge Tradesman in Evil Altar 1974 Dodge Tradesman Important role
  • 1983 Ford Ranger in Evil Altar 1983 Ford Ranger Important role
  • 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale in Evil Altar 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Important role
Details

Evil Altar Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “L’altar del diable” and “Алтарь зла”.

Also known as
  • L’altar del diable
  • Алтарь зла

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FAQ

Evil Altar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Evil Altar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Evil Altar?

Evil Altar runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Evil Altar released?

Evil Altar was released on November 1, 1988.

Who directed Evil Altar?

Evil Altar was directed by James Winburn.

More films by James Winburn

Who is in the cast of Evil Altar?

Evil Altar stars William Smith as Reed Weller, Robert Z'Dar as Sheriff O'Connell and David James Campbell as Stu Connors, among 8 credited actors.

Does Evil Altar have a post-credit scene?

No. Evil Altar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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