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Evil Takes Root

The Curse of the Batibat
2020 | 91m | English

(522 votes)

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Popularity: 0.3 (history)

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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.
Release Date: Sep 15, 2020
Director: Chris W. Freeman
Writer: Aaron Mack, Chris W. Freeman
Genres: Horror, Thriller
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Production Companies UP & AWAY Productions, Elevate Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 07, 2026
Entered: Apr 27, 2024
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Name Character
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
Michelle Ng Mini Batibat (voice)
Meghan Garber Riley
Chloe Garber Fiona
Deanna Sherman Miriam
Laurence J. Hokes Deputy Mullins
Michael Compton Edgar Moffet
Frank Sundquist Caleb / Masked Man
Amber Marie Tarrh Bartender Jen
Richard Mason Frank Byers
Scott Summitt Hutchinson
Jason Petric Priest
Jordyn Cox Bar Demon
Douglas McComb-Barnett Darryl
Bob Raymer Rain Soaked Man
Syretta Bates Lynn (Assistant)
Tarissa Suchecki Lucy
Heather Caldwell Dr. Moreno
Trent Lint Curtis
Carmen Gangale Emergency Dispatcher
Stephanie Garber Gina Moffett
Vickie Frink Erika
Judith Mack First Witch
Charlotte Malley Coven Witch
Megan Sundermeier Coven Witch
Ruby Myles Coven Witch
Megan Valle Coven Witch
Charlie Rowe Coven Witch
Amber Nelson Forest Demon
Kayden Bryce Mallory
Jason Hetterscheidt Joyner
Brenna Sherman Ruth
Universe Niox Black Dog
Peggy Miller Eunice Crowley
Jill French Amish Mother
Alison French Amish Child
Drew French Amish Child
Heather Fairbanks Lori Garland
Alyssa Gluck Garland Teen
Gretchen Jennings Garland Daughter
Harper Jennings Garland Daughter
Annie Mack Garland Daughter
Universe Niox Sampson the Dog
Dean Paetzold Barfly
Victor Dwayne Little Barfly
Jeff Mallory Barfly
Shane Sullins Barfly
Amber Calvin Knox Staff
Wesley Williams Knox Staff
Matt Perl Knox Staff
Hickory Taylor Logger
Lucas Abreu Logger
Chelsea Mee Lust Demon
Angel Matheson Nun Nurse
Tracie Parsley Surgical Tech
Carly Tamborski Nurse
Leland Leger Patient
Tila Lane Patient
Joseph R. Mack Wedding Priest
David Risher Teacher
Heatherlyn Thomas Teacher
John French Male Nurse
Cosette Payne Background - Student
Sophia Manyet Background - Student
Name Job
Aaron Mack Writer
Chris W. Freeman Director, Writer
Roy Rossovich Director of Photography
Tessa Hawkes Costume Design
Wes Sargent VFX Artist
Taylor Jewell Harris Script Supervisor
Thomas Downey Production Design
Jason Heinrich Original Music Composer
Name Title
Chris W. Freeman Producer
Aaron Mack Producer
Roy Rossovich Co-Producer
Aaron Scotti Producer
Jeremy Hughes Producer
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