Reviewed by Peter DeHaan
Historically, a “sin eater” is one who ritualistically takes upon himself the sins of a dead person in order to provide absolution.
The movie The Last Sin Eater considers this custom in Appalachia circa 1850 amongst a backdrop of superstition and secrets.
Although slow starting, those who don’t give up on the film will be rewarded with an intriguing plot line and mystery that goes deeper than the soon evident connection of a human sin eater to the ultimate sin eater, Jesus.
As the movie progresses, a secret past is unveiled piece by piece until a completed puzzle satisfactorily emerges.
The Last Sin Eater is based on the book of the same name, written by Francine Rivers; the movie was produced by Michael Landon Jr.
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