Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5055002552281
Format: PAL
Number Of Discs: 1
Region Code: 2
Sales Rank: 231052
Theatrical Release Date: April 25, 2001
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Rating:  - Delightful Demonization...
A group of wacky college kids decide to explore a local condemned convent building. It just so happens that, according to legend, a massacre occured in this very convent 40 years earlier. Our zany bunch of scholars simply must enter these accursed halls so they can party more effectively. Well, a group of rather un-sinister satanists are already inside, looking for a virgin to sacrifice to their dark lord. Uh-oh! Real demons emerge to spoil everyone's good time! The rest of the evening is spent trying to stay alive. Much blood and goo is sprayed. Enter Christine (Adrienne Barbeau!!!!), who is the same gal that slaughtered a sanctuary full of nuns and a priest on that fateful day in 1960! She is one tough babe, complete w/ motorcycle, a machete, and a huge cache of guns! Together w/ the sole surviving coed, Christine chops off many demonized heads and fires innumerable bullets. Her prayer near the film's explosive climax is what I want chiseled on my headstone! It's my favorite part of the movie. If a splendiforous gore-tacular w/ a goofy sense of humor sounds tasty to you, then THE CONVENT will fill your meat-wagon. Ms. Barbeau is still mighty fine... P.S.- Coolio is hilarious in his small role as a cop...
Rating:  - So Dumb Its Hilarious!
You ever hear of a bad movie that people say is so stupid it is good? Well... THIS IS ONE OF THEM.
Rating: - A very goofy, fun film with lots of gore. Reminiscent of Night of the Demons or The Evil Dead
A group of college students (cheerleader, goth, stoner, jock, virgin) decide to visit the old convent that was shut down due to a nasty incident that occurred. The goth chick, Mo, is captured by wannabe devil worshipers and they unwittingly unleash demons. As demons take over the bodies of nice girl Clorissa's boyfriend and friends, only Adult Christine (played awesomely well by Adrienne Barbeau) can stop them.
The opening scene sums up what is to follow. A beautiful babe in a school girl outfit and leather jacket with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth slaughters nuns and priests with a baseball bat, shotgun, and matches while "You Don't Own Me" plays. If you like this sequence, you will like the rest. Nuttiness ensues involving drugs, virgin sacrifices, forced abortions, gay Satanists, ditzy cheerleaders, and a pugnacious pug. Oh, and Coolio and Bill Moseley make appearances as no-good coppers.
It should be noted that this is one of the earlier works from The Gravedancers director, Mike Mendez and won the Audience Award at Fantafestival.
I have to say that my favorite scene (other than the opening) was set to the song "Dreamweaver" where stoner Biff gets high off shrooms and weed, hears Jesus talking to him, and tries unsuccessfully to mate with a demon.
There were incredibly likable characters you watched run around. Goth chick Mo (also in The Gravedancers) is adorable, Stoner dude Biff was hilarious, and Young/ Adult Christine oozed coolness. ... Read More
Rating:  - A different kind of movie
I wasn't sure what to expect with this one but the plot sounded interesting and anything with Adrienne Barbeau is worth the price of admission.
Some of the acting is rough and the plot is on the skimpy side but once you get into the movie, who cares! This was a hoot and a half. Interesting effects and characters and of course upon the first glimpse of Ms. Barbeau as Christine, you feel like you're seeing a familiar friend.
This is a fun romp that gives you a taste of horror, comedy, drama, and is good old fashion popcorn movie. I'd like to thank the writers, producers and actors for making a quiet evening at home much more interesting.
I recently met Ms. Barbeau before seeing this movie and when I mentioned it she told me I'd enjoy it and she was on target. (I also must mention that it was a dream come true to meet this acting Icon and she was an absolute delight!!!).
If you want a great movie with a dash of everything this is the one for you. And you had to see the ending coming a mile off!!! (Wink, wink, nudge)
Rating: - Looking for cheese?
This movie is in the vein of the first "Night Of The Demons" or "Return Of The Living Dead" with campy dialogue and hilarious sight gags. I think some people who gave this bad reviews missed the point that it doesn't try to be a horror movie, but a spoof of the slasher/ demon movie genre.
All the characters are appealing in thier own way. I could have watched the Goth girl more...she was too funny! And the sight gags...like a possesed nun throwing up on a student...it sounds gross, but to see how they filmed it, it wasn't. It looked like they threw green PlayDough on the student.
This is just a film for horror goofy fun!
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