The Convent (2018 film)

The Convent is a 2018 British horror film written by Paul Hyett and Conal Palmer, and directed by Hyett.^[1] The pair previously collaborated on the 2012 film The Seasoning House.^[2]

The Convent
Film poster
Directed by	Paul Hyett
Written by	Paul Hyett and Conal Palmer
Story by	Gregory Blair
Produced by	Michael Riley Marcia Do Vales
Starring	Michael Ironside Rosie Day Hannah Arterton
Cinematography	Neil Oseman
Music by	Paul E. Francis
Production companies	Templeheart Films EnMar Productions Sterling Pictures BCSM Enterprises Red Rock Entertainment
Release date	2018 (2018)
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Synopsis

During the 17th century, a young woman, Persephone, is saved from execution and led to a priory to repent her sins but discovers a greater evil lies within.

Cast

• Michael Ironside as The Magistrate
• Rosie Day as Sister Emeline
• Hannah Arterton as Persephone
• Dilan Gwyn as Alice Langley
• Clare Higgins as Reverend Mother
• Ciaran McMenamin as William Carpenter
• Ryan Oliva as The Diabolical
• Sian Breckin as Sister Lucilla
• Katie Sheridan as Sister Margaret
• Grahame Fox as Jeremiah
• Petra Bryant as Agnes
• Ania Marson as Sister Elizabeth
• Sarah Malin as Sister Anna Frances
• Emily Tucker as Catherine
• Bethan Walker as Sister Bernadine
• Amelia Bennett as Sister Adela
• Freddy Carter as Ellis
• Ayvianna Snow as Sister Lillith
• Jill Buchanan as Guinevere
• Carl Wharton as Farmer
• Colin Burt Vidler as Constable
• Eva Morgan as Sister Constance

References

1. Catsoulis, Jeanette (2 May 2019). "'The Convent' Review: Twisted Sisters". The New York Times.
2. Goodfellow, Melanie (10 October 2018). "WTFilms picks up sales rights to nun horror 'Heretiks' (exclusive)". Screen Daily.

External links

• The Convent at IMDb