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Sacred Flesh

2000Movie1 h 15 min

DramaHorror
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.2Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–26%

An explicitly sexual, tense drama movie about faith and meaning and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Story

In the midst of life we are in death.

Taunted by visions of Mary Magdalene, who reveals the confessions of the younger nuns at the convent, the Mother Superior's mind is filled with the violent, sexual acts of her fellow sisters.

Feels like

  • Religious Horror
  • Erotic Thriller
  • Psychological Distress
  • Supernatural Visions
  • Claustrophobic Atmosphere
  • Female Sexuality & Guilt
  • Surreal Nightmares
  • B-Grade Exploitation
  • Dark Mystic Drama

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Nigel Wingrove
Written by
Nigel Wingrove
Music by
Steve Pittis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 17, 2000 · 1 h 15 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 17, 2000
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Sacred Flesh worth watching?"

Questions about Sacred Flesh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sacred Flesh worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 3.2 and Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5).

Will Sacred Flesh scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Sacred Flesh?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.