“Forgive us our sins”
During the 17th century, a young woman is saved from execution and led to a priory to repent her sins but discovers a greater evil lies within.
Michael Ironside
The Magistrate
Hannah Arterton
Persephone
Clare Higgins
Reverend Mother
Dilan Gwyn
Alice Langley
Sian Breckin
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William Carpenter
Katie Sheridan
Sister Margaret
Ryan Oliva
The Diabolical
Grahame Fox
Jeremiah
Petra Bryant
Agnes
The Convent is a history, horror film released in 2018 exploring themes of nun, falsely accused, convent (nunnery), 17th century. Directed by Paul Hyett, it stars Michael Ironside, Hannah Arterton, Clare Higgins. During the 17th century, a young woman is saved from execution and led to a priory to repent her sins but discovers a greater evil lies within.
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