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MOVIE DECISION GUIDE

The Nun

2018 · 1h 36m · Horror

MOVIHERO READ

Steady, intense horror with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that gets under your skin.

76/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.

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76/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITA priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is The Nun right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

The Nun runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

CHANGE ONE THING

Like this, but...

These share a listed genre with The Nun. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.

But shorterThe Otherkind2026 · 1h 15m

21 minutes shorter (1h 15m). Shared genre: horror.

But less emotionally intenseFlicker2026 · 1h 6m

Estimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: horror.

But less demandingMaharaja Hostel2026 · 2h 8m

Estimated attention required: 3/10 versus 5/10. Shared genre: horror.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a supernatural story built around unease and escalating threat
02A manageable 96-minute runtime and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 5.9/10 TMDB audience score across 7,304 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

QUICK DECISION GUIDE

Know the watch before you press play.

A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.

01Pacing5/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary9/10
05Violence6/10
06Rewatchability5/10

PERFECT IF

01you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that can get under your skin
02you want a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie
03you want a manageable 96-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you are avoiding supernatural or frightening material tonight
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you are avoiding strong scares

MOVIHERO AUDIENCE VERDICT

Was it worth your time?

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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch The Nun?

The Nun belongs in your night if you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that can get under your skin. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a manageable 96-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 6/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Corin Hardy portrait
Corin HardyDirector
Taissa Farmiga portrait
Taissa FarmigaSister Irene
Demián Bichir portrait
Demián BichirFather Burke
Bonnie Aarons portrait
Bonnie AaronsThe Nun / Valak
Jonas Bloquet portrait
Jonas BloquetMaurice Theriault
Ingrid Bisu portrait
Ingrid BisuSister Oana
Patrick Wilson portrait
Patrick WilsonEd Warren
Vera Farmiga portrait
Vera FarmigaLorraine Warren
Lili Taylor portrait
Lili TaylorCarolyn Perron
Charlotte Hope portrait
Charlotte HopeSister Victoria