Ancient monks hunt for virginal sacrifice in the neon shadows of New York City.
PRIME EVIL
A terrifying force that cannot be resisted is here ...
A coven of devil-worshiping monks living in New York City search for victims for their sacrificial ceremonies.
Quick Answer
Prime Evil is a 1988 American horror film directed by Roberta Findlay about a sect of devil-worshipping monks in New York City who target a virginal social worker as their next sacrifice.
Programmer's Pick
Roberta Findlay brings together devil-worshipping monks, hypnotized handmaidens, and a virginal heroine at risk—in the grimy heart of '80s New York. This isn’t your average cult horror: it's a pulpy cocktail of ritual menace, supernatural powers, and all the sleaze you’d expect from an R-rated exploitation chiller.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Roberta Findlay
- Writers
- Harriette Vidal, Ed Kelleher
- Release
- 1988
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
A centuries-old sect of monks schemes to extend their longevity with human sacrifice—right in modern New York.
The supernatural isn't tucked away in some mansion—here it festers among the alleys and subways of NYC.
Father Seaton uses sinister hypnotic powers to manipulate women into serving his cult's rituals.
From female frontal nudity to ritualistic murder, the film doesn’t hold back on pulpy, transgressive content.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Monks seeking sacrifice for longevity
Devil-worshipping monks with hypnotic powers
Kidnapping and mind control of women for ritual sacrifice
Modern New York City
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Prime Evil? +
Prime Evil was directed by Roberta Findlay.
How long is Prime Evil? +
Prime Evil has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is Prime Evil? +
Prime Evil is a horror film.
Where can I watch Prime Evil? +
You can watch Prime Evil on SassyFlix.
How are the monks able to stay alive for centuries? +
The monks perform sacrificial rituals every thirteen years, offering a woman to the Devil in exchange for their longevity.
What tactics does Father Seaton use to control his victims? +
Father Seaton employs hypnotic powers to take control of Alexandra’s mind and to turn kidnapped women into handmaidens for the cult.
