Movie

Evil Takes Root

“The Curse of the Batibat”

★ 5.1(12)20201h 31m

Evil Takes Root is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Chris W. Freeman
Release date: 2020-09-15
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: UP & AWAY Productions

Evil Takes Root — trailer

About Evil Takes Root

Evil Takes Root is a 2020 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Chris W. Freeman, starring Nicholas Gonzalez, Sean Carrigan and Stevie Lynn Jones. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Evil Takes Root in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A paranormal investigator arrives in a sleepy Midwest town to investigate the mysterious loss of his old lover and reconcile sins of the past. He discovers she fell victim to the Batibat, an ancient evil that followed her home from the Philippines.

Cast

Nicholas Gonzalez

Felix Fojas

Sean Carrigan

Dr. Thane Noles

Stevie Lynn Jones

Sarah Noles

John Churchill

Sheriff Roy Garland

Adetokumboh M'Cormack

Father Olawale

Constance Brenneman

Amanda Noles

Reagan Belhorn

Christina

Thomas Downey

Father Weller

Debbie Doebereiner

Sergeant Speakman

Logan Fry

Background - Amish Man

Jennie Malone

Background - Amish Woman

Brian Gackowski

Surgical Assistant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Evil Takes Root in Canada?+

In Canada, Evil Takes Root is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Evil Takes Root on Netflix?+

Evil Takes Root is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Evil Takes Root?+

Evil Takes Root has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Evil Takes Root?+

Evil Takes Root stars Nicholas Gonzalez, Sean Carrigan, Stevie Lynn Jones, John Churchill and Adetokumboh M'Cormack.

When did Evil Takes Root come out?+

Evil Takes Root is a 2020 movie directed by Chris W. Freeman.

What genre is Evil Takes Root?+

Evil Takes Root is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Evil Takes Root?+

Evil Takes Root was directed by Chris W. Freeman.