The Phantom of the Monastery (1934) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1934 · 85 mins · Spanish

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Directed by

Fernando de Fuentes

Starring

Agustín González, Paco Martínez, Victorio Blanco, Carlos Villatoro, Marta Roel, Enrique del Campo

Alfonso, Eduardo and Cristina become lost while exploring a forest. A mysterious monk rescues them and leads them to a centuries‑old convent, where each begins to change mentally. Cristina, influenced by an old monk’s tale, attempts to seduce Alfonso. Their attempts to flee fail, leaving Alfonso imprisoned and a series of eerie, macabre events to unfold.