Flavia the Heretic
Seen it?1974 | 102 min | Drama, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Puglia, southern Italy, around 1400. A convent is invaded by the Tarantula cult, whose fanatical and crazed members desecrate the sacred place by committing obscene and bloody acts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gianfranco Mingozzi
- Florinda BolkanFlavia Gaetani
- María CasaresSister Agatha
- Claudio CassinelliAbraham
- Anthony HigginsAhmed
- Spiros FocásThe French Duke
- Diego MichelottiFlavia's Father
- Raika JuriSister Livia
- Jill PrattMother Superior
- Franca GreyVillage Girl
- Laura De MarchiTarantula Cult Woman