The Pyx (1973) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Crime

Rated R | Threatrical Sep 09, 2017 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 48m
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The Pyx Plot Synopsis:

Montréal Police Detective Sergeant Jim Henderson is the lead investigator into the death of a scantily-clad young woman found outside an apartment building, the initial belief being that she was pushed from the unoccupied twentieth floor penthouse balcony. Henderson's partner, Detective Sergeant Pierre Paquette, recognizes her as a prostitute, who they eventually will learn has the working name Elizabeth Lucy, a junkie and one of Meg Latimer's girls. In questioning Meg and another one of her girls, Laura, Henderson and Paquette will also learn that Elizabeth was a non-practicing Catholic, much like Henderson himself, despite the fact that a crucifix on a chain was around her neck and pyx tightly clutched in her hand when she was discovered. The story of Henderson and Paquette investigating the murder, which gets them and their associates into mortal danger the further they get into the investigation, is interwoven with the story of how Elizabeth ended up dead outside that apartment building. If Henderson and Paquette are able to discover the truth, Henderson may further question his own already tenuous Catholic faith.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A detective investigating the death of a heroin-addicted prostitute uncovers evidence pointing to the existence of a murderous devil cult.

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The Pyx Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1973 (more 1973 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 108 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Directors: Harvey Hart
Stars: Karen Black, Christopher Plummer, Donald Pilon, Jean-Louis Roux, Yvette Brind''amour … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 09, 2017
Language: English, French
Country: Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Pyx Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 09, 2017, DVD: Feb 24, 2004
Writers: Robert Schlitt, John Buell
Producers: Paulle Clark, Julian Roffman, Maxine Samuels
Musicians: Harry Freedman
Cinematographers: René Verzier
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