Dark Nuns

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Dark Nuns

Released Feb 7

1h 54m

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Mystery & Thriller

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After learning that the priest cannot arrive in time to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, two nuns take on the dangerous forbidden exorcism ritual themselves in direct violation of the Church's sacred order--putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger.

Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I like this film because it is fully engaged with the conceits of the movie without a wink or a nod.

Feb 11, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Considering the numerous exorcism horror movies that already exist, Dark Nuns doesn't do enough to stand out from the pack. The visual terror setups in the movie are better than the mostly underwhelming results.

Feb 26, 2025

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

While it doesn’t reinvent the [horror] genre, it delivers enough tension and atmosphere to hold your attention.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 24, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

the two women’s story is more compelling than any of the horror elements. It is about not being afraid to rebel against a system less interested in truth or saving lives

Feb 19, 2025

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Christopher Cross

Asynchronous Media

While Dark Nuns is somewhat entertaining at times and makes good on its exorcism, the film itself lacks the personality and charms of its predecessor...

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 12, 2025

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Whang Yee Ling

The Straits Times (Singapore)

At stake amid the monotonous proceedings is not only an innocent soul, but also the viewer’s patience.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 12, 2025

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cindy

Absolutely amazing, great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Howard S

I found it smart, thrilling, and thematically consistent. A simple story told well with great cinematography and camera angles. Well acted. A lot of care and compassion in the acting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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Howie P

Blending Western exorcism with Eastern shamanic elements, Dark Nuns offers a refreshing take on the subgenre. More than just a horror film, it explores deeper themes of gender, social and religious prejudices, and female solidarity. The performances are exceptional, with Song Hye Kyo standing out—her powerful and commanding yet nuanced portrayal adds emotional depth, making her character truly unforgettable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Esra Y

Two lead carry the movie. Song Hye Kyo delivers a charismatic performance while Jeon Yeo Been an emotional one. Young boy is amazing too. It's a drama focuses on two women fighting with male dominated church system to save life rather than horror. Liked the little nod to Korean politics and them using shamanism to cater their greed.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Melody D

The movie was really amazing..it keeps you hooked from beginning to the end…the actors did amazing job…

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/06/25

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Audience Member

Boring boring boring…

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/06/25

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Kwon Hyeok-jae

Director

Song Hye-kyo

Sister Junia

Jeon Yeo-been

Sister Michaela

Lee Jin-wook

Father Paolo

Moon Woo-jin

Hee-Joon

Huh Joon-ho

Father Andrea

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Synopsis

After learning that the priest cannot arrive in time to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, two nuns take on the dangerous forbidden exorcism ritual themselves in direct violation of the Church's sacred order--putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger.

Director: Kwon Hyeok-jae
Producer: Lee Eugene, Oh Hyojin
Screenwriter: Kim Woo-jin, Oh Hyojin
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: Zip Cinema
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 7, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.9K
Runtime: 1h 54m