''Saint Sinner'' (full title ''Clive Barker Presents Saint Sinner'') is a 2002

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television film written by Doris Egan and Hans Rodionoff based on a short story by executive producer Clive Barker. It was directed by

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. Aside from the title, it is unrelated to the comic-book series published by

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' Razorline imprint and created by Barker. In this film, an immortal monk hunts down two

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. It premiered on the U.S. Sci Fi Channel on October 26, 2002.

Plot

In 1815 California, Father Michael, an emissary of

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, has traveled to meet with novice monk Brother Tomas. The young monk's order serves as the secret repository for evil, supernatural objects collected by the Church, and kept there for safekeeping. Michael delivers an ancient statue that has trapped two beautiful female demons, Munkar and Nakir. Tomas and his friend Brother Gregory inadvertently release the murderous demons, who travel to the 21st century using the monastery's Wheel of Time. As his brother lies dying, he is given a chance to redeem himself by going through the Wheel of Time with a sacred dagger previously used by

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to imprison the succubi. Tomas reluctantly intends to track down the evil creatures and destroy them. The young monk takes on the task, traveling through the Wheel only to discover a future world he does not understand in present-day

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, Washington, where he allies with police detective Rachel Dressler to recapture the homicidal terrors. While the creatures seek to satisfy their centuries-long hunger, Tomas discovers their first victim. The police arrive on the murder scene and take Tomas into custody, believing he may be involved. Detective Rachel Dressler (Ravera) isn't about to believe Tomas' weird story, but strange things start to happen and bodies begin to pile up. Both Tomas and Rachel soon discover that the only way to stop these horrifying demons will be to take a leap of faith.

Cast

Greg Serano Greg Serano (born August 7, 1972) is an American actor. He is best known for his role of Pablo Betart on ''Wildfire (2005 TV series), Wildfire'' and as Enrique Salvatore in ''Legally Blonde''. He played a role in ''Power (TV series), Power'' as A ...

as Brother Tomas * Gina Ravera as Detective Rachel Dressler *

Mary Mara Mary T. Mara (September 21, 1960 – June 26, 2022) was an American television and film actress known for her main role as Inspector Bryn Carson on ''Nash Bridges'' and appearances on primetime dramas '' ER'' and ''Law & Order''. She also appe ...

as Munkar * Rebecca Harrell as Nakir *

William B. Davis William Bruce Davis (born January 13, 1938) is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as the Cigarette Smoking Man on ''The X-Files''. Besides appearing in many TV programs and movies, he founded his own acting school, the William Davis Ce ...

as Father Michael *

Antonio Cupo Antonio Cupo (born January 10, 1978) is a Canadian film and television actor. Early life Born in Vancouver on January 10, 1978, into a family of Italian immigrants who arrived in Canada in 1968, Antonio Cupo is the youngest of three children. Hi ...

as Brother Gregory * Jay Brazeau as Abbot * Simon Wong as Wade * Boyan Vukelic as Playland Guard * Brian Drummond as Officer #1 * Peter Bryant as Officer #2 * Lisa Dahling as Officer #3 * Kris Pope as Brother Rafael * Robin Mossley as Clark * Donna Yamamoto as Irate Mother * Justine Wong as Little Girl * David Thomson as Vince

In other media

The telefilm's title originated with the Barker-created 1993 comic book '' Saint Sinner'' from

' Razorline imprint. In Barker's words: "I was always disappointed with the way that Marvel handled that entire line of comics, particularly ''Saint Sinner''. I thought that's a waste of a good title. It was something that called for finding a new life in some way or another".

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