Touch of Evil (1958)
A Mexican investigator uncovers a corrupt captain's dark secrets in a suspenseful, gritty border-town power struggle.
A border-town bombing draws Mexican investigator Miguel Vargas into a corruption-ridden police investigation led by crooked captain Hank Quinlan, setting off a deadly struggle over power, justice, and truth.
How intense is Touch of Evil?
Touch of Evil is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What Touch of Evil feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Touch of Evil
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Is Touch of Evil for you?
Is Touch of Evil scary?
Only a little. Touch of Evil has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Touch of Evil gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Touch of Evil sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Touch of Evil?
Touch of Evil runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Touch of Evil?
Touch of Evil is streaming on Plex and Tubi.
Does Touch of Evil have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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