The Convent

Name: The Convent
Genre: History, Horror
Released: May 3, 2019
Duration: 81 min
Cast: Amelia Bennett, Ania Marson, Carl Wharton, Ciarán McMenamin, Clare Higgins

2019

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Vertical Entertainment | Release Date: May 3, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Amelia Bennett, Ania Marson, Carl Wharton, Ciarán McMenamin, Clare Higgins, Dilan Gwyn, Emma Wilde, Freddy Carter, Grahame Fox, Hannah Arterton, Katie Sheridan, Michael Ironside, Petra Bryant, Rosie Day, Ryan Oliva, Sian Breckin, Sian Crisp

Summary: 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. For the Reverend Mother is the self-appointed leader of a small religious retreat, a secluded Priory,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. For the Reverend Mother is the self-appointed leader of a small religious retreat, a secluded Priory, where her fellow Sisters devote their lives to the Lord and seek atonement for their pasts. But upon arrival, Persephone is plagued with terrifying visions and soon realizes that it’s not salvation that awaits but a battle for her very soul itself.… Expand

Director: Paul Hyett

Genre(s): History, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 81 min

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 30, 2019

Like most movies of this genre, you find yourself wishing it was better, more horrific or more despairing, maybe with a message of some sort, ANY sort. Read full review

Noel Murray

May 2, 2019

The film’s well-made, thick with spooky 17th century atmosphere. But it’s also as dreary as its setting, with little original or exciting to add to an already limited horror sub-genre. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

May 2, 2019

Hyett proves more successful with atmosphere than plot. Read full review

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