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Messiah of Evil

1975·Movie
1h 30min·R
73
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Mystery and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

Terror you won't want to remember—in a film you won’t be able to forget.

A young woman searching for her missing artist father finds herself in the strange seaside town of Point Dune, which seems to be under the influence of a mysterious undead cult.
Undead CultSeaside Horror70s HorrorApocalyptic AtmosphereMystery & DreadSlow-Burn TensionSupernatural HorrorPsychological HorrorCult Classic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Messiah of Evil legally?

Messiah of Evil is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Messiah of Evil worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Messiah of Evil rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Messiah of Evil?

1 h 30 min

Messiah of Evil runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Messiah of Evil?

Critics85
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Messiah of Evil higher (85) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Messiah of Evil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Messiah of Evil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Messiah of Evil in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Messiah of Evil use?

Bad Moon RisingBody HorrorBloody HorrorThe CameoTears of BloodHorror HungerSexy Sweater GirlKill It with FireScenery PornCosmic Horror StoryZip Me UpDowner Endingand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Messiah of Evil, including Bad Moon Rising, Body Horror, Bloody Horror.