Sin Eater Poster

Sin Eater: Directed by Hogarth Coote. With Ben Shockley. Based on the real practice of sin-eating. A Sin-eater was a historical occupation in 16-19th century England, Wales and Scotland where individuals were called to funerals to consume a meal in front of the deceased. By eating the food, they symbolically absorbed the deceased's sins, allowing the dead to be absolved and enter heaven.