Lost Prophet


Lost Prophet is a 1992 American experimental horror film directed by Michael de Avila and starring James Burton, Zandra Huston, Drew Morone and James Tucker.

Plot

An unstable man named Jim spends the summer in an empty mansion. There he meets a mystical woman, a real estate agent, and a man called Mick Prophet. Over the course of time, a series of strange and disturbing events occur as punks, serial killers and witches cross his path

Cast

  • James Burton as Jim
  • Zandra Huston as Kym
  • Drew Morone as Real Estate Agent/Mick Prophet
  • James Tucker as Kid
  • Steven Tucker as Kid's Brother
  • Shannon Goldman as Park Patrolman
  • Larry O'Neil as Punk No. 1
  • Christian Urich as Punk No. 2
  • Sophia Ramos as Punk No. 3

Production

Lost Prophet was produced, edited, and directed by Michael de Avila, who co-wrote it with production designer and later filmmaker Lawrence O'Neil. Filming took place in Lake George, New York.

Release

Home media

Lost Prophet was released on Blu-ray July 1, 2024. Produced by Vinegar Syndrome partner label, VHShitfest, the release contains a 4k transfer from the original 16 mm film camera negative, and new interviews with de Avila and Burton.

Reception

Upon its release, Lost Prophet received limited reviews from mainstream critics, with the few reviews that exist being mixed to positive.
Stephen Holden of The New York Times commended the film for its atmosphere, and cinematography, further praising the film for "evoking childhood memories of feeling alone in a strange old house where unnameable dangers lurk in every shadow and behind every creaking door."
While commending the film for its use of imagery, Lawrence Cohn of Variety criticized it for lacking a sufficient narrative or explanation to sustain any interest, also criticizing the performances as "unimpressive".