Visions of Ecstasy

A hypnotic, candlelit fever dream of religious ecstasy and erotic obsession, more trance than narrative, unsettling and strangely beautiful.

Directed by

Nigel Wingrove

Genres

Horror, Thriller

Starring

Louise Downie, Elisha Scott, Dan Fox

Tagline

Banned for over 20 years

Overview

The 16th century Carmelite nun St. Teresa, surrounded by candles and crosses, fantasizes about making love to a crucified Christ and her own psyche.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, romantic and bleak. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Faith, obsession, sexuality, madness

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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