Messiah Of Evil [1974]
Long considered a cult gem, Messiah Of Evil, is an atmospheric zombie B movie classic that has recently been restored to its former glory with a remaster and inclusion of its original electronic soundtrack.
The story concerns a young girl (Marianna Hill) in search of her missing father in a town at the end of the world where she descended into madness. Or was it an encounter with an evil soon to overcome the world? Although this slow burning classic is bereft of gore and almost entirely bloodless, it's ominous tone, powerful imagery and unique premise make this worth watching in a saturated genre.
Starring Marianna Hill as Arletty and Anitra Ford as the mesmerising Laura, it also features a cameo by Elisha B Cook as a spooky and wise drunken vagrant. It's also worth noting that the appearance of zombie shoppers predates George Romero's Dawn Of The Dead satire on consumerism by at least four years.
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