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The Nun
2018 96 min United States of America R 16+
★5.1
Horror
Director: Corin Hardy
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Description
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.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$117.48M
Worldwide:
$366.08M
Starring
Demián Bichir
Actor
Taissa Farmiga
Actor
Jonas Bloquet
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Nun is widely regarded as a visually polished but narratively formulaic addition to The Conjuring universe. While fans of the franchise appreciate its gothic atmosphere and production design, many critics find the film hampered by reliance on jump scares, unoriginal tropes, and a lackluster script.
| Cinematography | The cinematography and production design effectively leverage the Romanian abbey setting to create a striking, immersive gothic atmosphere. | |
| Originality | The film relies heavily on predictable horror genre clichés and jump scares rather than building genuine suspense or dread. | |
| Acting | Performances by Taissa Farmiga and the lead cast are generally viewed as competent and convincing, even when the dialogue feels thin or forced. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for its hollow dialogue and lack of narrative depth, which prevents the story from matching the intensity of previous franchise installments. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's horror efficacy are divided; some viewers find the atmosphere and jump scares sufficiently fun and spooky, while others dismiss the film as entirely unscary and lacking in menace. |