Ralph L. Thomas, born in 1939 in São Luís, Maranhão, is a Brazilian-born Canadian director known for his work in cult cinema. He directed Apprentice to Murder (1988), a film that weaves psychological tension with a gripping narrative about a young man's descent into darkness. Thomas's early career included writing for the Toronto Star, which laid the groundwork for his storytelling prowess. His distinctive approach to filmmaking contributes to the exploration of complex characters and moral dilemmas, making his work a noteworthy addition to the SassyFlix catalog.
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.
