Deliver Us From Evil (1976 film)

Deliver Us From Evil is a 1976 American made-for-television drama film directed by Boris Sagal. It stars George Kennedy, Jan-Michael Vincent, and Lynda Day George. The film centers around a group of friends who encounter a mysterious and powerful entity while on a camping trip in a remote forest.

The plot revolves around four men – Pete (George Kennedy), Jack (Jan-Michael Vincent), Frank (Jim Davis), and Joe (Ralph Bellamy) – who have been friends since childhood. They embark on an annual hunting trip. During this particular excursion, they witness a strange and unsettling phenomenon in the woods, sparking a series of increasingly bizarre and dangerous events.

As the friends attempt to understand the nature of what they encountered, they begin to experience terrifying visions and psychological manipulation. The entity seems to exploit their personal fears and insecurities, turning them against each other. The film explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and the fragility of human relationships in the face of the unknown.

The film was originally broadcast on ABC on November 8, 1976, as part of their "ABC Movie of the Week" series. While not widely considered a classic, it gained a cult following over the years due to its unsettling atmosphere and exploration of psychological horror themes within a made-for-TV format.