Synopsis
The storyline of this movie involves a series of motiveless murders committed by various New York residents: a sniper shoots people from a water tower; a father murders his entire family; and a cop opens fire during a St. Patrick's Day parade. The only consistent pattern to the crimes involves the perpetrators calm admissions of guilt, explaining, "God told me to." While investigating the murders, catholic police detective Peter Nicholas is increasingly troubled by evidence of a Christ-like figure named Bernard Phillips who appeared to each of the killers and can't seem to shake the feeling that his own fate is somewhat linked to this mysterious being. As he comes closer to the truth, his worst fears are confirmed.
Cast
Sandy Dennis·Sylvia Sidney·Deborah Raffin·Mike Kellin·Tony Lo Bianco·Harry Bellaver·Robert Drivas·Sam Levene·Richard Lynch
Film Credits
Screenplay
Larry Cohen
Cinematography
Paul Glickman
Music
Frank Cordell
Country
United States
Language
English
Rating
R
Runtime
91 min
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
IMDb
6.3/10 · 7K votes
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
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