Yesterday, I decided to take a break from most of my electronics after feeling worn out from going to the midnight movie classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live cast at the NARO. That was the first time I had gone out that late in quite some time and I felt it. While I did do some sorting, I spent a good bit of time relaxing. During that time, I decided to watch a few movies including this 1973 offering Messiah of Evil.
Plot: A young woman goes to look for her missing father. Her trip takes her to a strange California coastal city ruled by a mysterious cult of the walking dead.
This is one that i am surprised that i hadn't watched previously. Found on Prime, i live the fact that these older pieces are available to stream. I so miss the trips to the local video store to find something to watch. Do 1973, this unique film does feel a touch dated and the over quality does suffer, but, don't let the results of the dated elements and v technology deter you from checking this one out. This is definitely one of the more original storyline in the genre, and one that does still work today. Unfortunately, movies today do not embody these unique stories, and thus, lack the atmosphere that this is does accomplish with some solid direction and cinematography. Thus is a really good example example of early low budget independent filmaking. Yes, there are problems throughout the film and it is not close to being a technical masterpiece. But, if you love older horror, this is one that is worth watching.
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