Savage Messiah (2002)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Savage Messiah is Something of a Hidden Treasure
  • A heart wrenching tale taht test what you knew about society
  • GREAT
Savage Messiah (2002)
Starring: Polly Walker (II) , Luc Picard , Isabelle Blais , Isabelle Cyr , and Julie La Rochelle
Director: Mario Azzopardi
Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00007L4LV
Release Date: 2003-02-04

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5 out of 5 stars Savage Messiah is Something of a Hidden Treasure.......2007-02-13

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
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4 out of 5 stars A heart wrenching tale taht test what you knew about society.......2003-03-13

Savage Messaih is the true story of Roc Tremain who had a commune up in Canada where he lived with his 9 wives. On the outside it would seem like they are a happy and peaceful folk, if not a little kinky at times. However whn dweliing upon the inner mysteries of the commune it was revealed that Roc was truelly a monster who physically, psychologically, and sexually abused his 9 wives and 17 children.

This stroy story tells how he was found out about what he did. ALthough the movie cannot even begin to explain what all he really did (and still hold the R rating as well as being viewable in most nations) it does show mostly how he manipulated his wives especially when they all claimed to love him.

The reason this story is so sad and disturbing is the fact that it actually happened, and to many degrees still happens not just in Canada, or BRitian, or any other nation, but also here in the United States. This harsh tale of Physical, Mental, and Sexual abuse may test to some degree of what you thought you knew about Society, and of people as well.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT.......2003-03-12

Based on a true story;modern Mansonesque self proclaimed prophet goes wild in Canada.Gripping,disturbing,and highly watchable.
Savage Messiah
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    Savage Messiah

    Manufacturer: DEJ Productions
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    ASIN: B000278S6E

    Product Description

    A small-town social worker, Paula Jackson, visits a commune headed by a charismatic leader called Moses. The setting seems idyllic and the leader's eight wives and numerous children seem happy and cheerful. Soon, Paula begins to sense that something is very wrong. As she investigates, she discovers a dead child, sadistic rituals, and ruthless mental and physical abuse. Determined to free the women and children from Moses' tyranny, she must go head to head with true evil. This is a chilling, true story of a diabolical cult leader who used his charm to brutally manipulate his followers and eventually commit murder.
    Savage Messiah
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      Savage Messiah
      Starring: Polly Walker , Pascale Montpetit , Luc Picard , and Isabelle Blais
      Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
      ProductGroup: DVD
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      ASIN: B000A2X49W
      Release Date: 2005-08-26
      Savage Messiah
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        Savage Messiah
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        ASIN: B000089Q7B
        Release Date: 2005-08-09
        Savage Messiah [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg. 4 Import - New Zealand ]
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          Savage Messiah [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg. 4 Import - New Zealand ]
          Director: Mario Azzopardi
          ProductGroup: DVD
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          ASIN: B000E9ZH2S

          Product Description

          New Zealand released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0) Synopsis: Based on a true story, this drama centers on a woman's attempts to bring down a sadistic religious zealot. Polly Walker is Paula, a social worker who at first is wowed by a religious cult led by Moses (Luc Picard). Eventually though, she finds there's much more to the group's commune than meets the eye. In the tradition of the Manson Family and Jonestown, Moses weilds a deadly power over his loyal followers. From director Mario Azzopardi, Savage Messiah also stars Isabelle Blais and Isabelle Cyr. Special Features: Biographies Interactive Menu Scene Access Trailer(s)

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