Les Demons(1973) Apr 2026

Set against the brutal backdrop of the Inquisition, the film centers on a group of nuns who find themselves at the mercy of a corrupt ecclesiastical system. Following a witch’s curse, the convent descends into a nightmare of demonic possession and sadistic torture.

: Shot in stunning Portuguese and Spanish locations, the film features Franco's trademark zoom-heavy cinematography and a haunting, psychedelic score. Les demons(1973)

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When you think of 1970s Euro-horror, few names loom as large—or as prolifically—as Jesús "Jess" Franco . Released in early 1973, (also known as The Demons ) remains one of the most striking examples of the "nunsploitation" subgenre, blending Gothic atmosphere with the transgressive edge that defined Franco’s career. The Plot: Faith, Fire, and Possession

Critics often describe the film as a "meandering tale," sometimes slow and dull, yet undeniably unique. It is frequently compared to Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971), though Franco leans much harder into the surreal and erotic.