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The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine

1974 · 93 min

A slow, oppressive descent into religious corruption and forbidden desire, with a constant sense of dread and claustrophobia.

Overview: Lucita has been locked away in a convent by her family in order to keep her away from her lover, Esteban. The pair make plans to elope, but Esteban is accused of heresy before Lucita can escape. Hiding in the convent, Esteban discovers the horrifying depravity of the covent's abbess, Sister Incarnation. Can Esteban rescue his love from this madhouse before the inquisitor discovers what is going on and has everyone executed?
How it feels: Dark, eerie, tense and campy. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, faith, power, betrayal
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
faith
power
betrayal
love
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong