Evil Things (2009): Cast & Plot
Evil Things is a 2009 horror thriller directed by Dominic Perez, starring Elyssa Mersdorf as Miriam Dearing, Laurel Casillo and Morgan Hooper. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Dominic Perez
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Go Show Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Evil Things About?
The premise of Evil Things without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On January 9, 2009, five college students set out from New York City for a weekend retreat in the countryside. Two days later they disappear without a trace, leaving no leads or evidence. Years later a new investigation uncovers fresh clues that finally shed light on their mysterious vanishing.
Evil Things Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- found footage
- weekend
- house
- birthday
- camera
- woods
- video camera
- trap
- harassment
- scene during end credits
- lights out
- watching a video
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- distress
- anguish
- concern
- mysterious noise
- strange noise
- prowler
- suspicious stranger
- flashlight
- mysterious vehicle
- cold
- ice
- stalking
- gas station
- trip
- travel
- talking while driving
- car
- night
- night vision
- handheld camera
- violence
- murder
- backwoods
- mysterious stranger
- mysterious individual
- running
- cabin
- forest
- snowing
- snow
- death
- danger
- evil
- screaming
- group of friends
- road
- highway
- van
Evil Things Cast & Characters
Elyssa Mersdorf leads the cast as Miriam Dearing, with Laurel Casillo as Cassy Crawford and Morgan Hooper as Mark Schaefer. Directed by Dominic Perez; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dominic Perez
- Elyssa Mersdorf as Miriam Dearing
- Laurel Casillo as Cassy Crawford
- Morgan Hooper as Mark Schaefer
- Torrey Weiss as Tanya Kochen
Also Starring in Evil Things
· 11 more- Ryan Maslyn Leo Pugliese
- Gail Cadden Aunt Gail
- Leah Johnston Filmmaker in Central Park
- Lydia Woods Filmmaker in Central Park
- Leo's Dog Maya
- Sarah E. Harwood Girl at Deli
- Rhonda Balcom Waitress at Diner
- Ed Stelz Filmmaker in Central Park
- David McCullouch Filmmaker in Central Park
- Meghan Morrissey Filmmaker in Central Park
- Christina Carter Filmmaker in Central Park
Evil Things Plot Summary
What happens in Evil Things from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Five college students—Miriam Dearing, Elyssa Mersdorf; Cassy Crawford, Laurel Casillo; Mark Schaefer, Morgan Hooper; Tanya Kochen, Torrey Weiss; and Leo Pugliese, Ryan Maslyn—leave New York City for a weekend in the Catskills to celebrate Miriam’s birthday. Miriam’s Aunt Gail, Gail Cadden, lends them a large country home for the occasion, promising a quiet escape from campus life. The group—already buzzing with the thrill of a new project—arrives with Leo’s video camera in hand, hoping to capture the weekend in a candid, documentary style.
Full summary
The whole story of Evil Things, scene by scene
Evil Things Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Evil Things.
How Well Do You Know Evil Things?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What milestone are the five college friends celebrating on their weekend trip?
Cars in Evil Things
14 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford E-250 and the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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2003 Ford E-250 Main role -
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Main role -
2008 Ford Focus Minor role -
2001 Acura MDX Background role
Evil Things Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Fatos Estranhos” and “Злые вещи”.
- Also known as
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- Fatos Estranhos
- Злые вещи
- Zle stvari
- ミッシング・テープ: Missing Tape
- Cosas Macabras
- 邪恶之事
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Evil Things FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Evil Things, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Evil Things?
Evil Things runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Evil Things released?
Evil Things was released on June 17, 2009.
Who directed Evil Things?
Evil Things was directed by Dominic Perez.
Who is in the cast of Evil Things?
Evil Things stars Elyssa Mersdorf as Miriam Dearing, Laurel Casillo as Cassy Crawford and Morgan Hooper as Mark Schaefer, among 15 credited actors.
Does Evil Things have a post-credit scene?
No. Evil Things has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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