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The Pyx

The Pyx

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Overview

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

Directed by Harvey Hart
Written by Robert Schlitt, John Buell
Produced by Julian Roffman
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Top Cast

Karen Black

Karen Black

Elizabeth Lucy

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Dt. Sgt. Jim Henderson

Donald Pilon

Donald Pilon

Dt. Sgt. Pierre Paquette

Jean-Louis Roux

Jean-Louis Roux

Keerson

Yvette Brind'amour

Yvette Brind'amour

Meg

Jacques Godin

Jacques Godin

Superintendent

Terry Haig

Terry Haig

Jimmy

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Lee Broker

Herbie Lafram

Robin Gammell

Robin Gammell

Worther

Gerard Parkes

Gerard Parkes

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About The Pyx

The Pyx is a mystery, crime, thriller, horror film released in 1973 exploring themes of detective, cult, death. Directed by Harvey Hart, it stars Karen Black, Christopher Plummer, Donald Pilon. 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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