Mia Sara, born in 1967, is an American actress recognized for her compelling performances in the realm of cult cinema. In Apprentice to Murder (1988), she plays a pivotal role that intertwines suspense with a gripping narrative. Her career began with notable films in the 1980s, but her work in this title exemplifies her ability to navigate the intricacies of thriller genres. Sara's contributions to films like Apprentice to Murder highlight the unique blend of drama and intrigue found in cult and exploitation cinema.
Apprentice to Murder
A troubled Pennsylvania farm boy becomes the apprentice of a charismatic folk healer, whose growing belief in curses and Satanic persecution leads them toward a hermit accused of poisoning the land. The small beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch community is rocked by a series of bizarre events which lead to a web of deception, violence and murder. Apprentice to Murder is a story of infatuation with love, dreams, and out-of-world temptations. Fire-and-brimstone preacher sees Satan everywhere, trains gullible young boy to "detect" evil, and the two of them commit several murders in the name of Jesus. Based on a true story.
