Sister Death

Sister Death

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Directed by Paco Plaza

Produced by El Estudio

202391 min6.0 / 10

A dark, spiritually weighted prequel set in post-Civil War Spain that explores corruption and malevolence within a convent-school through the eyes of a novice teacher.

Spain, 1949. Narcisa, a novice, arrives at an old convent, converted into a girls' school, to work as a teacher.

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  • Is Sister Death sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Sister Death end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Sister Death scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Sister Death easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Sister Death violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

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Rarity35

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Surprise34

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Love22

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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