Savage Messiah 2003 Horror Movie Review

The sociopath Roc Tremain (Luc Picard) is the Canadian version of Charles Manson.  He ruthlessly manipulated those within his community of true believers.  They refused to abandon Tremain even after witnessing his torturing and murdering one of their fellow members.  Their own children were readily sacrificed to this mad man’s lust and violent behavior.  Disgustingly, Tremain had little sexual interest in the older children.  He apparently preferred his female victims to be no older than five or six years old!  Government officials did next to nothing until a brave social worker (Polly Walker) relentlessly forced the issue. 


I thoroughly enjoyed Savage Messiah.  The acting is superb along with the dialogue.  Why am I among the very few who thinks so?  I cannot begin to understand why this gem of a film is so ignored.  It is truly a four and a half to five star film.  Please make a point of seeing it.  I’m sure you will agree with me.


David Thomson

Flares into Darkness