Sacred Flesh

Sacred Flesh

In the midst of life we are in death.

Directed by Nigel Wingrove

Produced by Heretic Films

200075 min3.8 / 10

A dark, surreal exploration of religious transgression and demonic possession that blurs the line between spiritual vision and psychological unraveling within a convent setting.

Taunted by visions of Mary Magdalene, who reveals the confessions of the younger nuns at the convent, the Mother Superior's mind is filled with the violent, sexual acts of her fellow sisters.

Questions people ask

  • Does Sacred Flesh end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 98% of films.

  • Is Sacred Flesh easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Sacred Flesh scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Sacred Flesh sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Sacred Flesh violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

15/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sacred Flesh

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sacred Flesh

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sacred Flesh, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sacred Flesh, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sacred Flesh, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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