Messiah of Evil
“Terror you won't want to remember—in a film you won’t be able to forget.”
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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Top Cast
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Marianna Hill
Arletty Lang
Michael Greer
Thom
Joy Bang
Toni
Anitra Ford
Laura
Royal Dano
Joseph Lang
Elisha Cook Jr.
Charlie
Charles Dierkop
Gas Attendant
Bennie Robinson
Albino Trucker
Morgan Fisher
Townsperson
Emma Truckman
Townsperson
Dyanne Asimow
Townsperson
Herb Margolis
Townsperson
Alex Michaels
Townsperson
Walter Hill
Stabbing Victim in Prologue
Laurie Charlap-Hyman
Townsperson
Bill L. Norton
Townsperson
Willard Huyck
Zombie in Car (uncredited)
Gloria Katz
Ticket Booth Zombie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Alsace
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willard Huyck
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz
- Original Score
- Phillan Bishop
- Original Title
- Messiah of Evil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- V/M Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willard Huyck
Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz
Phillan Bishop
Stephen M. Katz
Scott Conrad
Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz, Alan Riche
Department Leadership Roster
Willard Huyck
Director
Willard Huyck
Producer
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Scott Conrad
Editor
Willard Huyck
Screenplay
Gloria Katz
Screenplay
Gloria Katz
Producer
Phillan Bishop
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Messiah of Evil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Messiah of Evil about?
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.
Who directed Messiah of Evil?
Messiah of Evil was directed by Willard Huyck.
Who stars in Messiah of Evil?
The principal cast of Messiah of Evil includes Marianna Hill, Michael Greer, Joy Bang, Anitra Ford, Royal Dano.
When was Messiah of Evil released and how long is it?
Messiah of Evil was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Messiah of Evil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Messiah of Evil was composed by Phillan Bishop.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Messiah of Evil?
Messiah of Evil holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).