The Devils

Hell holds no surprises for them.

Plot Summary

In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by the sexually repressed Sister Jeanne.

7.5 /10

1971

GB

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nun

chaos

christianity

inquisition

exploitation

satire

surrealism

biography

based on true story

sin

hysteria

priest

torture

catholic church

blasphemy

convent (nunnery)

nunsploitation

17th century

religious controversy

sexual perversion

absurd

banned film

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