The Monk

The Monk

Directed by Dominik Moll

Produced by Diaphana Films

2011101 min5.4 / 10

A dark spiritual thriller about moral corruption and temptation, where a virtuous man's descent into sin is orchestrated by supernatural forces.

A virtuous monk descends to the depths of sin and depravity after Satan sends an unholy temptress to lead him astray.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Monk end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Monk scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is The Monk sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Monk violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Monk easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% 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.

22/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Monk

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Monk

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Monk, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Monk, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Monk, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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