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Savage Messiah

2002Movie1 h 34 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, tense drama movie about crime and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

He promised them... Love, Healing, SALVATION

As a small-town social worker investigates a commune headed by a spiritual leader calling himself Moses, she discovers a dead child, sadistic rituals, and ruthless mental and physical abuse.

Feels like

  • Cult
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Social Commentary
  • Violence
  • Mystery
  • Disturbing
  • Bleak
  • Spiritual
  • Crime

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Mario Azzopardi
Written by
Sharon Riis
Produced by
Bernard Zukerman
Music by
Frank Ilfman

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Facts

April 26, 2002 · 1 h 34 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content

Released
April 26, 2002
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

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Questions about Savage Messiah

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Savage Messiah worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching Savage Messiah?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Savage Messiah scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.