THE VAULT

Messiah of Evil (1973) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.2/100

Terror you won't want to remember—in a film you won’t be able to forget.

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Cult Horror, Zombie, Messiah of Evil taps into fundamental fears. The 6.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of small town, beach, undead continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.