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Movie Info

Release Date: November 03, 1988
Runtime: 120 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $6,908,797
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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94%
Tomatometer
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6.7/10
TMDB
223 votes
6.9/10
IMDb
12,027 votes
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Evil Angels

1988

"Truth can be a haunting companion."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: A Cry in the Dark? 🇵🇹 PT: Um Grito no Escuro? 🇷🇴 RO: Un țipăt în noapte All international titles (3) →
Drama 120 min 6.9/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
1 Nominations
2 Total
Cannes
1
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1989 Cannes Best Actress Meryl Streep Winner
1989 Oscars Best Actress Meryl Streep Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1989 Cannes Best Actress Meryl Streep
Year Festival Category Winner
1989 Oscars Best Actress Meryl Streep

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $6,908,797
Profit -$-8,091,203
ROI -53.9% (0.5x)

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Cast of Evil Angels

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Keywords

#based on true story 286 #grief 39 #courtroom 32 #nightmare 30 #courtroom drama 25 #court case 24 #trial 21 #australia 16 #jail 14 #innocence 10 #camping 10 #baby-snatching 3 #wild animal 2 #campsite 1 #lindy chamberlain-creighton 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Evil Angels

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  • The film was shot on location in Australia, utilizing the dramatic landscape of Ayers Rock to authentically depict the family's camping trip and the surrounding environment.

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  • During post-production, some scenes were re-edited to better convey the psychological impact of the events on Lindy, reflecting the film's focus on her emotional journey rather than just the courtroom drama.

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  • David Hoflin, who portrayed Azaria Chamberlain, had to undergo special training to safely film scenes that involved interacting with animals, particularly during the dingo scenes.

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  • A continuity error occurs when a character is seen wearing different clothing in consecutive scenes without any explanation, which may distract viewers from the narrative.

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  • Evil Angels shares thematic similarities with other true crime dramas, such as The Rainmaker and A Few Good Men, where legal battles and moral dilemmas take center stage.

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  • Meryl Streep immersed herself in the character of Lindy Chamberlain by spending time with the real-life subject, which helped her portray the emotional depth required for the role.

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