
Evil Takes Root
βThe Curse of the Batibatβ
Evil Takes Root is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
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
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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 United States β across streaming, rental and purchase options β 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 United States?+
In United States, you can stream Evil Takes Root on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Evil Takes Root on Netflix?+
Evil Takes Root is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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.
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