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Drama Cult Classic

Manson-inspired mayhem crashes a decadent New York orgy in this sleazy 70s thriller.

SWEET SAVIOR

Six states wanted them jailed. Eight torture victims wanted them dead. All the blood freaks wanted was one more night… of the most brutal orgy in history!

1971 · 1h 32m · R · Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A Manson-like cult leader takes his "flock" to New York City, where they do drugs and kill people.

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What is Sweet Savior about?

Sweet Savior is a 1971 American drama-thriller directed by Robert L. Roberts about Sandra Barlow, whose search for kicks leads her into the path of a Manson-like cult leader and his murderous followers in New York City.

Synopsis

Sandra Barlow is a 70's girl looking for kicks in the form of sex and drugs. One day, she decides to have an orgy drug party and invite some "freaks" led by Moon to entertain her and her rich friends. Moon has other things in mind as his friends are looking for an orgy of sex and gore.
Details & Specs
Director
Robert L. Roberts
Writers
Robert L. Roberts, Willie Gilbert
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Also Known As
Frenetic Party, The Love Thrill Murders, Le messie du mal, Sweet Saviour, Der Satan, Hollywood Massaker

Why Cult

Manson-Inspired Cult

The film’s central villain, Moon, leads a group of killers straight out of the Manson family playbook, bringing real-life tabloid terror to the screen.

Troy Donahue Casting

Watch 60s heartthrob Troy Donahue shed his wholesome persona to play the sinister cult leader Moon.

Sex, Drugs & Gore Orgy

Sandra Barlow’s wild party is only the beginning—what follows is an orgy of vice and violence that pulls no punches.

Questions from the Vault

What is Sweet Savior about? +

Sweet Savior follows Sandra Barlow as she gets entangled with Moon, a Manson-like cult leader, whose group brings sex, drugs, and violence to a New York City party.

When was Sweet Savior released? +

Sweet Savior was released in 1971.

Who directed Sweet Savior? +

Sweet Savior was directed by Robert L. Roberts.

How long is Sweet Savior? +

Sweet Savior has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Sweet Savior? +

Sweet Savior is a drama-thriller.