Evil Lives Here

About Evil Lives Here

Evil Lives Here is a true-crime series that premiered in 2016 on the Investigation Discovery network. Each episode delves into the chilling stories of individuals who lived with a killer. Through first-person testimony, the series reveals the significant others’, siblings, and children’s surprising memories of their experiences.

Making / Production

The series is based on real-life stories and each episode features reenactments and interviews to dramatize the narrative. It has been produced by Red Marble Media in association with Investigation Discovery. With meticulous research and detailed recreations, Evil Lives Here endeavours to stay as faithful as possible to the real stories.

Actors

• Hilary Connell as Peggie Elliker: Connell’s performance is nuanced, giving depth to her character who struggles with the revelation of living with a dangerous personality.
• Frank Di Napoli as Officer: Di Napoli manages to portray a strong and pragmatic character and effectively communicates the law enforcement perspective.
• David Wenzel as John White: Wenzel delivers a chilling performance as a deranged killer. He manages to evoke fear and curiosity with his unsettling portrayal.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being based on real-life stories, many of the names and facts are changed to respect the privacy and confidentiality of the involved parties.
• The shocking and often heartbreaking real-life tales are narrated by the people who were closest to the perpetrator, usually family members or loved ones.

Awards

While Evil Lives Here hasn't won any specific award, it has consistently garnered positive reviews for its unique approach to true crime storytelling and its emphasis on the emotional cost of crime.

Quotes

• "I loved him. And then I feared him." - a family member's account of living with a killer.
• "He wasn't the monster he was made out to be. He was worse." - a chilling quote that sums up the horror of living with evil.

Music, Soundtrack

• Evil Lives Here uses a chilling and suspenseful score to enhance the unsettling atmosphere of the series.
• The sounds are strategically used to intensify the recounting of the crimes and create an impression long after the episode ends.