Eternal Evil
A dissatisfied Montreal director of TV commercials is taught to astrally project himself by a mysterious woman. But soon he finds that he does it against his will when he sleeps, and while he does it, he commits savage acts against those in his life.
Why it matters
A moody, low-budget Canadian thriller that blends astral projection with slasher-style body horror, anchored by Karen Black’s magnetic presence.
- Karen Black elevates the material, bringing her signature unsettling charm to a story that’s otherwise modest in scope.
- Early exploration of astral projection as a horror device, preceding more polished supernatural thrillers.
- The film’s unease comes as much from its murky, nocturnal Montreal setting as from its creeping violence.
- Lacks a tight resolution but offers a slow-burn atmosphere and brutal kills for fans of 80s occult suspense.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
100
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
Slasher
