Messiah Of Evil (1974) ***1/2

An atmospheric walking nightmare, slim on plot but rich in mood, Messiah Of Evil (1974) is a cool little cult horror film. While aspects of its story elements are a bit haphazard and undercooked, its limited budget is quite apparent, and it drags at times due to its slow pace, its arthouse sensibilities and strong stylistic qualities create a surreal, expressive, and enjoyable experience overall.

Recommended for fans of Carnival Of Souls (1962) (review), Night Of The Living Dead (1968) (review), Let’s Scare Jessica To Death (1971) (review), Deathdream (1974) (review), and Martin (1977) (review).