A broke actor, a defrocked priest, and a suicide pact in the wilds of Canuxploitation.
DIARY OF A SINNER
Masterpiece of erotica
The revealing story of the shocking exploits of those who fulfill the most bizarre fantasies.
Proof that Canuxploitation wasn’t afraid to get messy—or metaphysical.
Ed Hunt’s sordid slice of Canuxploitation leans into surreal debauchery and raw nudity, serving up a coin-flip suicide pact between a pimp and an ex-priest. With its unvarnished grindhouse edge and no shortage of taboo-breaking, this one’s a fever dream from north of the border.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Diary of a Sinner is a 1974 Canadian drama-thriller directed by Ed Hunt about a down-and-out actor-turned-pimp who teams up with a defrocked priest to form a suicide pact with a deadly coin toss as the finale.
Synopsis
Why Cult
This film delivers Canuxploitation at its most unfiltered, with a distinctly Canadian take on exploitation cinema.
From suicide pacts to perversion, the film fearlessly explores subjects most dramas wouldn't dare touch.
Both male and female full-frontal nudity are on unapologetic display, underscoring the film's raw, unfiltered approach.
Surrealism and occult references add a disorienting, feverish edge to this already provocative narrative.
Questions from the Vault
What is Diary of a Sinner about? +
Diary of a Sinner follows broke actor Dave, who turns to pimping and forms a suicide pact with a defrocked priest, planning a deadly coin toss after a week together.
When was Diary of a Sinner released? +
Diary of a Sinner was released in 1974.
Who directed Diary of a Sinner? +
Diary of a Sinner was directed by Ed Hunt.
How long is Diary of a Sinner? +
Diary of a Sinner has a runtime of 93 minutes.
What genre is Diary of a Sinner? +
Diary of a Sinner is a drama-thriller.
Where can I watch Diary of a Sinner? +
Diary of a Sinner is available to stream on SassyFlix.