The Psychedelic Priest

The Psychedelic Priest

2001 · 80 min · ★ 3.8 · Drama, Crime, Horror

A priest sheds his habit, tunes in, turns on and drops out for a road trip that will change his life and bring him sorrow. Filmed in 1971 but not released until 2001.

Directed by Terry Merrill · Written by Terry Merrill

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