Messiah of Evil (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Messiah of Evil is a horror and mystery film directed by Willard Huyck, running about 89 minutes. “Terror you won't want to remember—in a film you won’t be able to forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Messiah of Evil stars Marianna Hill as Arletty Long, Michael Greer as Thom, Joy Bang as Toni and Anitra Ford as Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Messiah of Evil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Messiah of Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Messiah of Evil tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Messiah of Evil (1973)?
- In US, Messiah of Evil is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Messiah of Evil worth watching?
- Messiah of Evil holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Messiah of Evil?
- Messiah of Evil stars Marianna Hill, Michael Greer, Joy Bang, Anitra Ford and Royal Dano.
- When was Messiah of Evil released?
- Messiah of Evil was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.