The Convent

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The Convent

Released May 3, 2019

1h 21m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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In the early 17th century, innocent young Persephone is falsely accused and put on trial for her life. Her fate seems sealed except for the timely intervention of the mysterious Reverend Mother offering her not just sanctuary, but hope. The Reverend Mother is the leader of a small religious retreat where her fellow Sisters seek atonement for their pasts. But upon arrival, Persephone is plagued with visions and soon realizes that it's not salvation that awaits but a battle for her very soul.

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Hyett proves more successful with atmosphere than plot.

May 2, 2019

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Bad entertainment because the film doesn't bring up any real questioning. [Full Review in Spanish]

Sep 3, 2019

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Andrew Wyatt

The Lens

Turns profane raw materials into a lackluster array of stock horror drivel.

Rated: C-

Jun 3, 2019

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Audience Member

It was filmed nicely BUT the special effects were diabolical and ruined the movie. Michael Ironside only appears for 5 minutes at the beginning. It's also called Heretiks.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

Terrible, película predecible. Una historia plana

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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A ratos The Convent es una cinta que es entretenida y deliciosamente macabra y gamberra cuando tiene que ponerse explicita y gore; pero falla tremendamente cuando tiene que provocar algun tipo de emocion, ya sea terror o tension o pena y empatia por sus personajes. La historia carece de peso, y a pesar de que maneja algunas ideas frescas y que bien tratadas podrian haber resultado en una pelicula de terror muy vistosa, e incluso intrigante e impactante, se queda en poca cosa. No entiendo, porque tuvieron que tirar de "green screen" en algunos planos, cuando podrian haberse resuelto de otra forma y ademas es bastante palpable que no se lo trabajaron mucho. Sin sentido. Puede ser un visionado entretenido

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

I thought it's just like another horror ghost nun, but at the end it changed to another zombie story that played by nuns. well, that's good i think but kindly ridiculous 😁 . The ancient background scenes are very beautiful. For me this movie isn't too scary enough. But still i enjoy the blood effects all through it, with the last standing woman not man 😜 as a zombie nun hunter.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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My new favorite movie, just amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

What have I just watched? It's more suited to be a feature length TV show than a film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Paul Hyett

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Michael Ironside

The Magistrate

Rosie Day

Sister Emeline

Hannah Arterton

Persephone

Clare Higgins

Reverend Mother

Ciarán McMenamin

William Carpenter

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In the early 17th century, innocent young Persephone is falsely accused and put on trial for her life. Her fate seems sealed except for the timely intervention of the mysterious Reverend Mother offering her not just sanctuary, but hope. The Reverend Mother is the leader of a small religious retreat where her fellow Sisters seek atonement for their pasts. But upon arrival, Persephone is plagued with visions and soon realizes that it's not salvation that awaits but a battle for her very soul.

Director: Paul Hyett
Producer: Marcia Do Vales, Michael Riley
Screenwriter: Paul Hyett, Conal Palmer
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Red Rock Entertainment, Sterling Pictures Ltd., Templeheart Films, Vertical Entertainment
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 26, 2019
Runtime: 1h 21m

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