Evil Takes Root

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Evil Takes Root

"The Curse of the Batibat"

2020

1h 31m

5.3(12 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

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.

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77 members

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Nicholas Gonzalez

Felix Fojas

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Sean Carrigan

Dr. Thane Noles

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Stevie Lynn Jones

Sarah Noles

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John Churchill

Sheriff Roy Garland

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Adetokumboh M'Cormack

Father Olawale

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Constance Brenneman

Amanda Noles

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Reagan Belhorn

Christina

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Thomas Downey

Father Weller

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Bret Aaron Knower

School Parent

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Debbie Doebereiner

Sergeant Speakman

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Logan Fry

Background - Amish Man

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Jennie Malone

Background - Amish Woman

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Brian Gackowski

Surgical Assistant

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Michelle Ng Mini

Batibat (voice)

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Meghan Garber

Riley

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Chloe Garber

Fiona

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Deanna Sherman

Miriam

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Laurence J. Hokes

Deputy Mullins

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Michael Compton

Edgar Moffet

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Frank Sundquist

Caleb / Masked Man

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Amber Marie Tarrh

Bartender Jen

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Richard Mason

Frank Byers

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Scott Summitt

Hutchinson

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Jason Petric

Priest

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Jordyn Cox

Bar Demon

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Douglas McComb-Barnett

Darryl

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Bob Raymer

Rain Soaked Man

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Syretta Bates

Lynn (Assistant)

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Tarissa Suchecki

Lucy

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Heather Caldwell

Dr. Moreno

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Trent Lint

Curtis

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Carmen Gangale

Emergency Dispatcher

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Stephanie Garber

Gina Moffett

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Vickie Frink

Erika

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Judith Mack

First Witch

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Charlotte Malley

Coven Witch

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Megan Sundermeier

Coven Witch

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Ruby Myles

Coven Witch

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Megan Valle

Coven Witch

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Charlie Rowe

Coven Witch

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Amber Nelson

Forest Demon

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Kayden Bryce

Mallory

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Jason Hetterscheidt

Joyner

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Brenna Sherman

Ruth

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Universe Niox

Black Dog

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Peggy Miller

Eunice Crowley

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Jill French

Amish Mother

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Alison French

Amish Child

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Drew French

Amish Child

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Heather Fairbanks

Lori Garland

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Alyssa Gluck

Garland Teen

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Gretchen Jennings

Garland Daughter

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Harper Jennings

Garland Daughter

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Annie Mack

Garland Daughter

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Universe Niox

Sampson the Dog

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Dean Paetzold

Barfly

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Victor Dwayne Little

Barfly

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Jeff Mallory

Barfly

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Shane Sullins

Barfly

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Amber Calvin

Knox Staff

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Wesley Williams

Knox Staff

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Matt Perl

Knox Staff

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Hickory Taylor

Logger

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Lucas Abreu

Logger

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Chelsea Mee

Lust Demon

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Angel Matheson

Nun Nurse

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Tracie Parsley

Surgical Tech

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Carly Tamborski

Nurse

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Leland Leger

Patient

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Tila Lane

Patient

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Bret Aaron Knower

Background - School Parent

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Joseph R. Mack

Wedding Priest

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David Risher

Teacher

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Heatherlyn Thomas

Teacher

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John French

Male Nurse

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Cosette Payne

Background - Student

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Sophia Manyet

Background - Student

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