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A young woman's search for her missing artist father leads her to a bizarre coastal town gripped by a surreal and flesh-eating ancient curse in "Messiah of Evil (1974) ".

Arletty drives to the seaside town of Point Dune to visit her estranged father, an artist who has been sending cryptic letters. Upon arrival, she finds his studio empty and the town populated by strange, vacant-eyed locals. She teams up with a visiting aristocrat, Thom, and his entourage, who are investigating local legends of a "dark stranger." As the blood-red moon rises, the town's horrific secret is revealed: the residents are undead ghouls who consume human flesh, and they are waiting for their Messiah to return from the sea.

📌 Viewing Note:
Features a highly stylized, pop-art visual aesthetic and surreal atmosphere; pay close attention to the unique sound design and the famous supermarket scene, often cited as one of the creepiest in horror history.

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🎭 Starring Cast
Marianna Hill as Arletty (Star of High Plains Drifter and The Godfather Part II)
Michael Greer as Thom (Counterculture icon known for The Gay Deceivers)
Anitra Ford as Laura (Model and actress known for The Big Bird Cage)
Royal Dano as Joseph Long (Veteran character actor with a distinct voice)
Elisha Cook Jr. as Charlie (Legendary noir actor from The Maltese Falcon)
Joy Bang as Toni (Regular in 1970s exploitation cinema)

🍿Historical context and production notes:
• Written and directed by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz, the husband-and-wife team who later wrote American Graffiti and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
• Filmed on a shoestring budget in Venice, California, and the actual Point Dume location.
• The film's unique visual style was influenced by the works of artist Edward Hopper and the pop art movement.
• Due to a legal dispute during post-production, the film was released under various titles including "Dead People" and "Revenge of the Screaming Dead."
• The iconic movie theater scene was shot at the Fox Venice Theatre.

📢 Public & Critical Reception
• Initially overlooked upon release, the film has since gained a massive cult following for its dreamlike atmosphere and unique take on the zombie mythos.
• Critics and horror historians often cite it as one of the most underrated and visually striking horror films of the 1970s.
• It is frequently praised for its Lovecraftian undertones and effective use of creeping dread over jump scares.

"When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth." – Peter (Dawn of the Dead)

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🔗 Source Reference: IMDb listing for Messiah of Evil (1974) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070417/

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