The Convent (2018 film)

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The Convent
The Convent (2018) Film Poster.jpg
Directed byPaul Hyett
Written byPaul Hyett and Conal Palmer
Story byGregory Blair
Produced by Michael Riley Marcia Do Vales
Starring Michael Ironside
Rosie Day
Hannah Arterton
CinematographyNeil Oseman
Music byPaul E. Francis
Production
companies
Templeheart Films
EnMar Productions
Sterling Pictures
BCSM Enterprises Red Rock Entertainment
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The Convent is a 2018 British horror film written by Paul Hyett and Conal Palmer, and directed by Hyett. [1] The pair previously collaborated on the 2012 film The Seasoning House . [2]

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Synopsis

During the 17th century, a young woman, Persephone, is saved from execution and led to a priory to repent her sins but discovers a greater evil lies within.

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References

  1. Catsoulis, Jeanette (2 May 2019). "'The Convent' Review: Twisted Sisters". The New York Times.
  2. Goodfellow, Melanie (10 October 2018). "WTFilms picks up sales rights to nun horror 'Heretiks' (exclusive)". Screen Daily.