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A virtuous monk descends to the depths of sin and depravity after Satan sends an unholy temptress to lead him astray.
Ambrosio, a humble Capuchin friar, is raised in a monastery from infancy, knowing nothing but religious devotion. His sheltered life is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious novice, Mateo, who harbors dark secrets. As Ambrosio becomes increasingly entangled in Mateo's dangerous world, his faith is tested, leading him down a path of forbidden desires, corruption, and ultimately, horrifying consequences.
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its dark atmosphere, ambitious themes, and Vincent Cassel's performance, while some found its graphic nature and narrative pacing to be divisive.
Praised for its unsettling and atmospheric depiction of corruption and temptation.
Vincent Cassel's performance as the morally decaying monk was frequently highlighted.
Some reviewers found the film's extreme content and convoluted plot challenging.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a polarized reception, with many appreciating the film's dark exploration of faith and sin, but others found it disturbing and difficult to watch.
The film is an adaptation of Matthew Gregory Lewis's 1796 Gothic novel of the same name, a controversial and influential work of its time.
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**A good movie, with nice gothic touches, despite being tiring, slow, excessively dark and not very faithful to the original book.** I saw this movie very recently and was pleased. The film is a remake of an older work, from 1972, both o...