The Demons1973

Horror Vault's take

Set against the brutal backdrop of the Inquisition, this 1973 European exploitation film plunges into a convent where demonic forces take hold of the sisters within. What follows is a relentless descent into dungeon-set torment as the Church's inquisitors pursue those they deem unholy. Director Jess Franco blends sacrilegious provocation with gothic atmosphere, delivering one of his more notorious entries in the nunsploitation subgenre. Viewers drawn to extreme European horror of the era will find it operating squarely within — and pushing hard against — that tradition's most transgressive boundaries.

Content: Graphic Torture, Sexual Violence Including Rape, Female Nudity, Depictions Of Witch Burning, Exploitative Content, Strong Anti-Clerical And Sacrilegious Imagery