Still from Messiah of Evil — Messiah of Evil (1974) — Willard Huyck, Gloria KatzPhotographed by Stephen M. Katz

Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz

Messiah of Evil

Name: Messiah of Evil
Genre: Mystery, Horror
Released: 1974
Duration: 90 min

English / 1974 / 1h 30m

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Mystery Horror

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Synopsis

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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorWillard Huyck, Gloria Katz

WriterGloria Katz, Willard Huyck

CinematographerStephen M. Katz

ComposerPhillan Bishop

Editor

Cast

Marianna Hillas Arletty Lang

Michael Greeras Thom

Joy Bangas Toni

Anitra Fordas Laura

Royal Danoas Joseph Lang

Elisha Cook Jr.as Charlie

Charles Dierkopas Gas Attendant

Bennie Robinsonas Albino Trucker

Morgan Fisheras Townsperson

Emma Truckmanas Townsperson

Dyanne Asimowas Townsperson

Herb Margolisas Townsperson

Alex Michaelsas Townsperson

Walter Hillas Stabbing Victim in Prologue

Laurie Charlap-Hymanas Townsperson

Bill L. Nortonas Townsperson

Willard Huyckas Zombie in Car (uncredited)

Gloria Katzas Ticket Booth Zombie (uncredited)

Billy Weberas Supermarket Zombie (uncredited)