Naked Evil

Naked Evil

Year: 1966

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Stanley Goulder

Horror

Jamaican obi-man hexes student hostel manager, eventually causing the manager’s death, before being killed himself by the manager’s vengeful spirit.

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Time period

Location

Southdene Hostel for Commonwealth Students, Jamaica, Tenement flat, Cemetery

The main setting centers on the Southdene Hostel for Commonwealth Students, a multicultural residence near a town with a Jamaican community. The hostel houses Jamaican students and a local caretaker, amid a landscape of religious imagery, superstition, and voodoo paraphernalia. Tension thickens as a nearby cemetery and church atmosphere frame the occult events that unfold.

🏢 multicultural hostel 🌍 colonial-era town 🕯️ occult beliefs

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Main Characters – Naked Evil (1966)

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Beverley (Carmen Munroe)

A Jamaican student and Danny's girlfriend who becomes entangled in the hostel's dangerous secret. She navigates the tension between friendship and fear as obis surface, offering wary support to Danny while observing the unfolding events.

🎭 Romance 🧭 Loyalty

Dick Alderson (Anthony Ainley)

The deputy head of the hostel who initially orders the disposal of the obi and later experiences a ritual-like trance. He is pragmatic and controlling, yet his involvement with Benson’s artefacts drags him into a possession-driven crisis that tests his judgment.

🧭 Leadership 🗝️ Risk

Janet Tuttle (Suzanne Neve)

The secretary at the hostel and Alderson's romantic partner. Resourceful and observant, she becomes a steady focal point amid the escalating fear and secrecy surrounding the obis.

💼 Professional 💖 Relationships

Dupree (Oscar James)

A Jamaican student who helps voice the community's perspectives and pushes for spiritual guidance to confront the disturbances. He represents a pragmatic approach to dealing with the occult threat.

🎓 Community 🧭 Guidance

Inspector Hollis (Richard Coleman)

The investigator who confronts the unexplained deaths and cultural tensions plaguing the hostel. He coordinates with Father Goodman to uncover the truth behind the obis and the ensuing chaos.

🕵️ Investigation 🔎 Authority

Father Goodman (Olaf Pooley)

A priest who studied Obeah in Jamaica and provides spiritual interpretation and exorcistic support. He acts as a bridge between the hostel community and the occult forces at play.

🙏 Faith 👼 Protection

Jim Benson (Basil Dignam)

Head of the hostel who falls ill and becomes a central figure linked to the obis. His fear and secret concerns about scandal push him toward dangerous decisions.

🧠 Authority 🧭 Secrecy

Spadey (Spadey)

A Jamaican student involved in gang conflicts and a rival to Lloyd. He embodies the hostile environment surrounding illicit activities and vengeance.

⚔️ Rivalry 🕶️ Streetwise

Lloyd (Dan Jackson)

A drug-dealing figure whose gang uses obis as leverage and who links the violence to the occult phenomena impacting the hostel.

💊 Crime 🌀 Danger

Danny (John Ashley Hamilton)

A Jamaican student returning to the hostel who becomes entangled in the conflict surrounding the obis. His fear and decisions contribute to the escalating tension.

🎭 Youth 🔎 Suspicion

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Major Themes – Naked Evil (1966)

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🕯️ Occult

Obi bottles and voodoo paraphernalia drive fear and mystery through the hostel. The artefacts set off a chain of deaths and eerie disturbances, culminating in dramatic ritual acts and a fear-driven attempt at expulsion.

🔍 Investigation

Inspector Hollis and the hostel staff probe the bizarre deaths linked to the obis, unraveling secrets and testing loyalties among students and workers. The investigation exposes how cultural boundaries and fear can distort reason and trust.

👻 Possession

The line between the living and the dead blurs as spirits and possession surface—Alderson is possessed by Benson's spirit, and Amizan's presence lingers after his death. Rituals and exorcisms become central to restoring perceived order, at a personal and communal cost.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:18

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