The Nun

The Nun

Pray for forgiveness.

Directed by Corin Hardy

Produced by New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster

201896 min5.9 / 10

A gothic supernatural horror film centered on demonic possession and exorcism, built on atmospheric dread and religious imagery rather than graphic gore.

A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.

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  • Is The Nun scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Nun easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does The Nun end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Nun violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.

  • Is The Nun sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise26

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Nun

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Nun

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Nun, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Nun, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Nun, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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