Dark Sunday (also known as Soldier's Wrath and Retribution) is an American film by Jimmy Huston released in 1976. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) threatened to give the film an "X" rating for violent content, then dropped it to an "R" rating before producer Earl Owensby's appeal was considered. Owensby screened the film as "not rated".
Plot In a small American town overrun by drugs and violence, a pastor tries to help young addicts get clean. One day, an addict decides to turn in his drug dealer. When the dealer's gang discovers this, they kill the young man and the pastor's family, and leave the pastor for dead. After regaining consciousness in the hospital, the pastor, now lame and mute, begins to execute the drug dealer's gang one by one.
Cast Earl Owensby : Reverend James Lowery Monique Proulx : Julie Phillip Lanier : Blindman Ron Lampkin : Danny Phil Rubenstein : Lieutenant Untz Charles Honce : Detective Maggie Lauterer : Rachel Lowery Todd Reep : Eric Lowery Jeff Reep : Jody Lowery Sheree White : Ellie Palmer Carter Bland : Tim Spencer Chuck Mines : Candyman Herbert Greenberg : Candyman's driver Martin Beck : Herbert Trexler Jac Cashin : Benjamin Ralph Kerns : Doctor Mike Allen : Bartender
Reception Blueprint Review said, "This rare revenge drama/thriller was a bit of a downer and is overly glum throughout. However, for a grindhouse cheapie it’s pretty well made and fairly engrossing as a drama so it was a welcome addition to the weekend."
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