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    Messiah of Evil

    Gloria KATZ Willard HUYCK 1973 USA color 90min DCP
    A young woman drives to the beach town of Point Dune to find her painter father, unaware she is prey to evil forces. This neglected American horror classic, inspired by H.P. LOVECRAFT and George A. ROMERO, combines cults, zombies, and mental illness with a Giallo-style boldness. Recently rediscovered, it made IndieWire's list of the 100 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time and Edgar WRIGHT's 1,000 Favorite Movies.

    Director

    Gloria KATZ

    Born in 1942, alongside her husband Willard HUYCK, she is known for collaborating with George LUCAS on the scripts for American Graffiti and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. She passed away in 2018.

    Willard HUYCK

    Born in 1945, HUYCK married Gloria KATZ in 1969, becoming creative partners. He directed four films, with Messiah of Evil as debut feature. In 1986, he directed Howard the Duck, initially panned but later a cult classic.

    Gloria KATZ

    1973 Messiah of Evil

    Willard HUYCK

    1986 Howard the Duck

    1984 Best Defense

    1979 French Postcards

    1973 Messiah of Evil

    Screenwriter: Willard HUYCK, Gloria KATZ

    Producer: Alan RICHE, James P. GRAHAM, Gloria KATZ, Alan R. HOWARD

    Cinematographer: Stephen M. KATZ

    Editor: Scott CONRAD

    Art Director: Jack FISK, Joan MOCINE

    MUSIC: Phillan BISHOP

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