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The Sect

1991·Movie
1h 56min·R
IMDb6.0

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+ShudderNight Flight+Screambox

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The Sect fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics4
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, the mind, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Darkness has found a new bride. Heaven help us.

A spree of grisly murders is perpetrated in Frankfurt by a group of Satan worshippers. A lonely schoolteacher almost runs over an elderly man and takes him in, unbeknown to her the man has plans for her – plans that involve a permanent future with the Satanic cult.
Satanic Cult HorrorGrisly Supernatural ThrillerPsychological DreadItalian Giallo InfluenceFemale VulnerabilityDark & UnsettlingPredatory PlotVisceral ViolenceOccult Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Michele Soavi, Marco Guidone, Enrico Grassi
Written by:
Dario Argento, Michele Soavi, Gianni Romoli
Produced by:
Dario Argento, Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Composed by:
Pino Donaggio, Massimo Anzellotti, Claudio Morra

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Sect legally?

PhiloAMC+ShudderNight Flight+ScreamboxEternal FamilyFawesomeBloodstream

The Sect is included with a subscription to Philo, Shudder, Night Flight+, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Bloodstream, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sect worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sect rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Sect?

1 h 56 min

The Sect runs 1 h 56 min.

What language is The Sect in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Sect?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sect in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.