Savage Messiah (2002)
“He promised them... Love, Healing, SALVATION”
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Cast
Polly Walker Luc Picard Isabelle Blais Louis Ferreira Isabelle Cyr Julie La Rochelle
Credits
Written by: Sharon Riis
Plot
As a small-town social worker investigates a commune headed by a spiritual leader calling himself Moses, she discovers a dead child, sadistic rituals, and ruthless mental and physical abuse.
Sinekatalog’s take
A made-for-TV style thriller about a social worker confronting a cult leader and the harm hidden in his commune. It follows familiar beats and leans on tension rather than nuance, so it works as a straightforward watch for fans of cult dramas.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Canadian Screen Awards (Genie) 2002: Best Actor (Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor) — Luc Picard
- Canadian Screen Awards (Genie) 2002: Best Actress (Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress) — Isabelle Blais
Ratings
IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (1,322 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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