The Convent

2000·Movie
1h 19min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Convent fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3
  • Melancholy2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Complexity5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

Prayer will get you nowhere.

A group of college students break into an abandoned convent and become possessed by demonic spirits.
Supernatural HorrorDemonic PossessionAbandoned ConventCollege StudentsGothic HorrorJump ScaresDark HumorFast-PacedLow Budget

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Convent

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Where can I stream The Convent legally?

The Convent is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Convent worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Convent rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Convent?

1 h 19 min

The Convent runs 1 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Convent?

Critics50
Audiences39

Not quite. Critics rate The Convent higher (50) than audiences (39). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Convent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Convent?

43ATAUBGBYCACVCYCZDEDKEEESFIFR+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Convent in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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