The Devil's Messenger DEATH MESSENGER
The Devil's Messenger DEATH MESSENGER

The Devil's Messenger DEATH MESSENGER

1991Movie92 minJapanese

A man with darkness in his eyes has returned from hell for revenge.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Coke SmithGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A group of college students stir up trouble when they decide to perform a ritual from a strange book they found. This awakens a demonic entity that begins to hunt them down one by one. The survivors must find a way to stop the creature before it can unleash its full evil upon the world.

Critical Reception

The Devil's Messenger is a low-budget independent horror film that received a limited release and is largely overlooked in mainstream film criticism. Its reception is generally characterized by its amateurish production values and predictable horror tropes, though some might appreciate its earnest attempt at a supernatural slasher flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious, if ultimately flawed, attempt at a supernatural horror narrative.
  • Criticized for its low production values, weak special effects, and uninspired acting.
  • Seen as a cult film for its unique blend of occult themes and slasher elements, despite its technical shortcomings.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiment, noting the film's dated special effects and derivative plot while acknowledging a certain cult appeal for dedicated horror fans.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, 'The Devil's Messenger' is also known as 'Death Messenger' and was one of several independent horror films produced in the early 1990s that struggled to gain significant distribution.

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