Fashioning himself as a priestly avenger, Robert escapes from the insane asylum and begins slashing his way through anyone who stands between him avenging the actions of his greedy uncle.
Practical Effects
Gloriously cheap kills that defy physics and common sense.
Direction
Paul Leder's chaotic vision — he also made 'I Dismember Mama'.
Director
Paul Leder
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Paul Leder was a prolific B-movie maker; his daughter Mimi Leder later directed 'Deep Impact' and 'The Morning Show'.
Shot in 1980 but shelved for six years, this exemplifies the era's flood of religious-themed slashers trying to ride 'Halloween's' coattails.
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