This movie is watchable, but could have been better with a little bit of thought.
Having seen Paul Hyatt's Seasoning House - which is an incredibly disturbing yet brilliant movie - perhaps I was expecting too much from The Convent.
I found that the movie lacked 'punch'. It transitioned from one thing to another - especially the horror bits - just too softly - the viewing experience was too smooth for a horror.
Some of the effects - particularly the parts with fire - were obviously artificial and overdone in some scenes making the movie feel cheap.
Most of the acting is OK, although there were a few cringe-worthy moments - but nothing that couldn't be forgiven.
Just a few small changes would have made all the difference and would have placed this movie towards the top of the tree. Unfortunately, it is as it is - watchable but not brilliant.
Having seen Paul Hyatt's Seasoning House - which is an incredibly disturbing yet brilliant movie - perhaps I was expecting too much from The Convent.
I found that the movie lacked 'punch'. It transitioned from one thing to another - especially the horror bits - just too softly - the viewing experience was too smooth for a horror.
Some of the effects - particularly the parts with fire - were obviously artificial and overdone in some scenes making the movie feel cheap.
Most of the acting is OK, although there were a few cringe-worthy moments - but nothing that couldn't be forgiven.
Just a few small changes would have made all the difference and would have placed this movie towards the top of the tree. Unfortunately, it is as it is - watchable but not brilliant.