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A demented nun sliding through morphine addiction into madness, while presiding over a regime of lesbianism, torture and death. Sister Gertrude is the head nurse/nun in a general hospital, whose increasingly psychotic behavior endangers the staff and patients around her.
Sister Gertrude, a nun at a Rome mental hospital, harbors a dark secret: she is a drug addict and a serial killer. Driven by her addiction and a twisted sense of divine justice, she preys on the vulnerable patients under her care. As the body count rises, a determined detective begins to investigate the mysterious deaths, getting closer to uncovering the horrifying truth behind the seemingly pious Sister Gertrude.
Killer Nun is a notorious entry in the Italian exploitation and nunsploitation genre, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and poor production values, yet it has garnered a cult following among fans of extreme cinema for its shocking premise and over-the-top performances, particularly from Anita Ekberg.
Praised for its audacious premise and Anita Ekberg's memorable performance.
Criticized for its low-budget feel, inconsistent tone, and explicit violence.
Considered a prime example of controversial Italian exploitation filmmaking.
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Despite its notoriety, Anita Ekberg, the film's star, was reportedly not fond of her role as the murderous nun and considered it a low point in her career.
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I'm not exactly steeped into the history of the 'nunsploitation' or anything, in fact this the first one I've ever seen, but I found this to be a disjointed film as many Italian films from the 70s tended to be, at least the many I've watche...