Messiah of Evil is a 1973 independent American horror film that has transformed from an overlooked, unfinished project into a celebrated cult masterpiece of the 1970s. Directed by the husband-and-wife team and Gloria Katz —frequent collaborators of George Lucas who co-wrote American Graffiti and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom —the film is renowned for its surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and unique "pop art" production design. Film Overview Messiah of Evil - Rotten Tomatoes