| The Convent | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Paul Hyett |
| Written by | Paul Hyett and Conal Palmer |
| Story by | Gregory Blair |
| Produced by | Michael Riley Marcia Do Vales |
| Starring | Michael Ironside Rosie Day Hannah Arterton |
| Cinematography | Neil Oseman |
| Music by | Paul E. Francis |
Production companies | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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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