The Monk (1990)

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The Monk on IMDb 5.1/10 54 votes

Released:
1990-01-17

Overview:
In Madrid at the time of the Inquisition, the monk Ambrosio is renowned for his faith and his strength of will, a saint in the eyes of the populace. But when he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his own monastery, all his repressed passions begin to show themselves, and he is soon using the girl, and her powers, in his lust for more innocent prey.

Director:
Francisco Lara Polop

Runtime:
1h 41min

Genre:
Drama, Horror

  • Cast:
  • Paul McGann
    as
    Father Lorenzo Rojas
  • Sophie Ward
    as
    Matilde de la Venegas
  • Isla Blair
    as
    Mother Agueda
  • Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
    as
    Sister Ines
  • Freda Dowie
    as
    Sister Ursula