Holy Ghost People is a thriller film released in 2013, directed by Mitchell Altieri and written by Kevin Artigue and Joe Egender. The movie stars Emma Greenwell as Charlotte and Brendan McCarthy as Wayne.
The film follows the story of Charlotte, who sets out to find her missing sister, who has joined a religious sect known as the Church of One Accord. The Church of One Accord is a community of snake-handlers who believe in the power of the Holy Ghost to heal all ailments and bring salvation to their souls.
Charlotte enlists the help of Wayne, an ex-Marine and alcoholic who has a past connection with the Church. Together, they seek to infiltrate the tightly-knit community to find her sister and uncover the truth behind the Church's practices.
As Charlotte and Wayne delve deeper into the Church's rituals and beliefs, they discover a web of secrets and lies that threaten their lives. They soon realize that the Church's leader, Brother Billy (played by Joe Egender) will stop at nothing to protect his flock and the dangerous and deadly tradition of snake-handling.
Throughout their investigation, Charlotte and Wayne face multiple obstacles, including their own demons and doubts about their mission. They must navigate their way through the dangerous territory of religious fanaticism to save Charlotte's sister and expose the Church's true intentions.
Holy Ghost People delivers a gritty and suspenseful look into the world of religious extremism and the lengths some will go to claim salvation. It's a cautionary tale about the power of belief and how it can be used to manipulate and control those who seek redemption.