The Monk

Year: 1990

Runtime: 101 mins

Language: English

Director: Francisco Lara Polop

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Set in Madrid during the Inquisition, monk Ambrosio is celebrated for his devout faith and iron will, revered as a saint by the townspeople. When he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his monastery, suppressed desires surface, and he begins exploiting her and her powers to satisfy a growing lust for innocent victims.

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