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The Monk
In Madrid at the time of the Inquisition, the monk Ambrosio is renowned for his faith and his strength of will, a saint in the eyes of the populace. But when he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his own monastery, all his repressed passions begin to show themselves, and he is soon using the girl, and her powers, in his lust for more innocent prey.
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The Monk
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 17, 1990
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama, Horror
User Score
20%
Original Title
The Monk
Production Companies
TV S.L., Celtic Films Entertainment
Director
Francisco Lara Polop
Description
In Madrid at the time of the Inquisition, the monk Ambrosio is renowned for his faith and his strength of will, a saint in the eyes of the populace. But when he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his own monastery, all his repressed passions begin to show themselves, and he is soon using the girl, and her powers, in his lust for more innocent prey.