The film starts with the young group being stranded near the old church where the car keys are lost . Apparently it's going to rain as it's thundering but all I could see were clear skies and sun shining bright. I knew early on then, I was in for a good laugh.
28 Reviews
Another reason to hate Monday...
reb20144 October 2020
VERY slow moving and it seems it takes forever for anything to happen. I actually ended up fast forwarding (something I rarely do) to get to some, any kind of action. By the time things started to pick up, it was over.
Sister Monday was creepy, but just needed to do more.
Disappointing.
Sister Monday was creepy, but just needed to do more.
Disappointing.
All the high ratings are obviously friends/cast members, paid, etc...
AndyVanScoyoc8 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
There is NO WAY this movie is a 10...and I've seen at least one of those ratings.
I don't like to trash indie work, because I know it's not easy to put together, but for Pete's sake, if you're fortunate enough to be able to see your vision come to life, at least make it a decent watch!
Started out, okay, then, like so many other films, devolved into a total waste of time.
Morbid curiosity forced me to watch it until the end.
The only thing scary about this movie is, a nun wearing lipstick (have they evolved that much over the years?), the crap dialogue which must have been written by a couple of 13 year olds and the acting...which was just...no.
The positives and the only reason it got two stars...
The church ruins were amazing. The "prison" was kind of cool and the song playing during the credits, was pretty cool.
But...don't bother...really...don't waste your time.
I don't like to trash indie work, because I know it's not easy to put together, but for Pete's sake, if you're fortunate enough to be able to see your vision come to life, at least make it a decent watch!
Started out, okay, then, like so many other films, devolved into a total waste of time.
Morbid curiosity forced me to watch it until the end.
The only thing scary about this movie is, a nun wearing lipstick (have they evolved that much over the years?), the crap dialogue which must have been written by a couple of 13 year olds and the acting...which was just...no.
The positives and the only reason it got two stars...
The church ruins were amazing. The "prison" was kind of cool and the song playing during the credits, was pretty cool.
But...don't bother...really...don't waste your time.
Horrible
frostydancer26 October 2020
Stupid
dionmifsud9 March 2021
This film reminds me of my younger days when I'd borrow a book from the library simply because it had a cool cover only to find out later it sucked.
The acting in this movie is some of the worse I've ever seen. Anyone who gave this film more than two stars is probably related to someone who has worked on the set. The only creative thing I saw in this movie is the nun's weapon to hack off her victims; other than that; it's very childish and stupid. Lucky to get one star.
The acting in this movie is some of the worse I've ever seen. Anyone who gave this film more than two stars is probably related to someone who has worked on the set. The only creative thing I saw in this movie is the nun's weapon to hack off her victims; other than that; it's very childish and stupid. Lucky to get one star.
My Review Of "A Nun's Curse"
ASouthernHorrorFan27 June 2020
I have to say, I am on the fence about this one. The film is a standard horror film that stays within traditional horror tropes. It is a little to familiar, with a lot of the material having been seen and done before. And yet, it the cinematography is good, it taps into that comfortable horror styled atmosphere, and it offers a somewhat memorable baddie in Sister Monday.
With "A Nun's Curse" I think my biggest complaint is just how long it takes before anything significant happens. For the first 40 or so minutes it is filled with too much dramatic dialog, exposition and melodrama that really eats into the runtime. But from there on things get somewhat interesting and the story transitions into a full on horror story. Again, the atmosphere is cool. I found myself really starting to get into.
The horror elements are pretty well done. There is some stereotypical paranormal styled moments that are your standard gimmicks used. The best part is that the kills are done with practical effects that look good. The down side that the time starts running out on the film so the kills seem rushed.
Overall, as much as I wanted to really like "A Nun's Curse" there was just more that I didn't like. I enjoyed Felissa Rose as Sister Monday but it takes too long to get her on screen. There is a "surprise" twist to the ending that will become clear before it is intended to, but it is a cool one. Unfortunately instead of ending the film there the story goes for another, weaker ending that kinda ruins things. As always check it out but don't expect much. It has some moments that are interesting, but not everyone will enjoy this one.
With "A Nun's Curse" I think my biggest complaint is just how long it takes before anything significant happens. For the first 40 or so minutes it is filled with too much dramatic dialog, exposition and melodrama that really eats into the runtime. But from there on things get somewhat interesting and the story transitions into a full on horror story. Again, the atmosphere is cool. I found myself really starting to get into.
The horror elements are pretty well done. There is some stereotypical paranormal styled moments that are your standard gimmicks used. The best part is that the kills are done with practical effects that look good. The down side that the time starts running out on the film so the kills seem rushed.
Overall, as much as I wanted to really like "A Nun's Curse" there was just more that I didn't like. I enjoyed Felissa Rose as Sister Monday but it takes too long to get her on screen. There is a "surprise" twist to the ending that will become clear before it is intended to, but it is a cool one. Unfortunately instead of ending the film there the story goes for another, weaker ending that kinda ruins things. As always check it out but don't expect much. It has some moments that are interesting, but not everyone will enjoy this one.
only to pass your free time
saskpareki28 May 2020
Well , at least its only 1hour 10minutes long .
nothing interesting, its low budget, its slow, nothing really happens until the end but i liked the characters and the story it was going...
it could be interesting, but still not worth watching...
-when you lock yourself out of the car for gods sake.. break the window and get in LOL -dont take off your shirt when its night and probably freezing
it could be interesting, but still not worth watching...
-when you lock yourself out of the car for gods sake.. break the window and get in LOL -dont take off your shirt when its night and probably freezing
A NUNmS CURSE REVIEW
autumnrayne-716088 September 2020
Monday will never be the same
nogodnomasters4 June 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Ashley in infatuated with the story of Sister Monday (Felissa Rose Esposito) who murdered prisoners. She is traveling with 3 companions to a cabin near Asheville and they detour to tour the abandoned haunted prison.
Yes, there was a Nun's ghost in the story which was consumed with Ashley bickering with her sister Gabby (Kristi Ray). The movie had all the parts of a horror film but lacked a decent jump scare and the plot needed some zest.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
Yes, there was a Nun's ghost in the story which was consumed with Ashley bickering with her sister Gabby (Kristi Ray). The movie had all the parts of a horror film but lacked a decent jump scare and the plot needed some zest.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
Surprisingly Great Flick
milligancharm3 August 2020
I passed this one up originally because I'm not too into the "creepy nun" sub-genre. But the trailer looked good so I picked it up. It exceeded all my expectations and is a very fun horror flick! It has a great buildup to the eventual reveal of the nun, which is so effective that you wonder if she's even bad at first or if she's even a real thing. And then...bam! The dialogue is actually well written and funny. It's got an old school vibe to it at times and is set in a creepy and atmospheric abandoned jail. The pacing and suspense was very well done and I absolutely loved the ending which was a little different than I expected and way better than the usual way this genre wraps up. I'm so glad I got this one and will show it to my friends now. If you haven't seen the trailer, don't watch it as I think it spoils some of the reveals and buildup that are much better earned from the natural tension in letting the film unfold. A director I'm going to watch for what's next.
Great Storyline
jeffwoods-931-50067214 September 2020
The curse of boredom...
paul_haakonsen20 December 2023
Right, well of course I had zero expectations to the 2019 horror movie "A Nun's Curse" from writer and director Tommy Faircloth, given the movie's title and probably cash-in on "The Nun". And the fact that I hadn't ever heard about the movie didn't really help set up the expectations much either.
But, in all fairness, with "A Nun's Curse" being a horror movie, and one that I hadn't already seen, of course I found the 73 minutes to sit down and watch it.
The storyline in "A Nun's Curse" was a bland and mundane one. Writer Tommy Faircloth didn't exactly produce an overly great script here, and the narrative was somewhat slow paced. And with not an abundance of thrilling, scary or interesting things happening as the movie slowly progressed, it was getting somewhat difficult to sit there and keep feigning an interest in the movie's narrative. Sorry to say so, but that is what I felt when I watched "A Nun's Curse".
It was rather easy for my attention to dwindle on the events in the storyline, as the narrative was so slow, uneventful and mundane. But thankfully, even if your attention is elsewhere for some time, you can easily return to the screen and still be up to speed, as you haven't missed out on anything crucial to the narrative.
Needless to say that I wasn't familiar with any actors or actresses on the cast list in the movie, aside from actress Felissa Rose - yeah, I have watched enough low budget movies to know who she is. The acting performances in the movie were actually fair enough, given the limitations of the script and storyline imposed on the cast ensemble.
I was amazed with the absolute absence of anything even remotely scary in the narrative throughout the course of the 73 minutes that the movie ran for.
There is a lot of questionable horror movies with a nun-theme to it, and "A Nun's Curse" proved to be another such movie in that collection. There was nothing outstanding or memorable about the movie.
My rating of "A Nun's Curse" lands on a generous three out of ten stars.
But, in all fairness, with "A Nun's Curse" being a horror movie, and one that I hadn't already seen, of course I found the 73 minutes to sit down and watch it.
The storyline in "A Nun's Curse" was a bland and mundane one. Writer Tommy Faircloth didn't exactly produce an overly great script here, and the narrative was somewhat slow paced. And with not an abundance of thrilling, scary or interesting things happening as the movie slowly progressed, it was getting somewhat difficult to sit there and keep feigning an interest in the movie's narrative. Sorry to say so, but that is what I felt when I watched "A Nun's Curse".
It was rather easy for my attention to dwindle on the events in the storyline, as the narrative was so slow, uneventful and mundane. But thankfully, even if your attention is elsewhere for some time, you can easily return to the screen and still be up to speed, as you haven't missed out on anything crucial to the narrative.
Needless to say that I wasn't familiar with any actors or actresses on the cast list in the movie, aside from actress Felissa Rose - yeah, I have watched enough low budget movies to know who she is. The acting performances in the movie were actually fair enough, given the limitations of the script and storyline imposed on the cast ensemble.
I was amazed with the absolute absence of anything even remotely scary in the narrative throughout the course of the 73 minutes that the movie ran for.
There is a lot of questionable horror movies with a nun-theme to it, and "A Nun's Curse" proved to be another such movie in that collection. There was nothing outstanding or memorable about the movie.
My rating of "A Nun's Curse" lands on a generous three out of ten stars.
HORRIBLE
allyhadley28 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I have never seen something so insulting until I watched this. As this is a big franchise from Annabelle and the conjuring, I was so disheartened to see an absolute butcher of a movie. For 50 minutes it is nothing, then 20 minutes of drama followed by cliche after cliche. Why end in a dream? Why do the one thing people hate.
So so disappointed I could cry.
Good with some production problem
cgoofies-632-54037017 May 2020
I a, just learning, but, this film looks like they shot it with the wrong lens. It seems to be filmed with a more portrait type lens, that makes it to upclose, instead of a movie style lens giving it a more atmospheric feeling.
Maybe it can be achieved with the type of camera used also. There's a few jump cuts in the editing.
Make these couple corrections, and I belive it comes together.
WTF?
jamesabutler21 October 2020
Having attended Catholic Schools as a child, I can attest to the notion that nuns can be scary. This sorry mess is a ripoff of The Nun from "The Conjuring" universe. Four annoying friends visiting a ruined church for photography opportunities. And end up seeking shelter at a nearby jail reputed to have been the scene of grisly murders committed by its resident nun named Sister Monday (lame, right?). Of course, this serves as the premise for what ultimately isn't really that scary and barely atmospheric. I'd advise a hard pass!
Disappointing
Misdrex13 June 2022
I gave this movie a shot - I really liked the Nun movies in the Conjuring series so maybe this would have a similar feeling?
No, absolutely not.
The prison setting itself is pretty cool looking, and I think this COULD have been a great film if directed properly.
Most of it was filler, and you don't really get any attachment to the characters. Ashley's acting gave me Kristin Stewart flashbacks in Twilight...
It took over an hour for any action to be presented, only for the finale to be very underwhelming.
The Nun's.look itself - 7/10. I could see potential, a shame it wasnt met.
No, absolutely not.
The prison setting itself is pretty cool looking, and I think this COULD have been a great film if directed properly.
Most of it was filler, and you don't really get any attachment to the characters. Ashley's acting gave me Kristin Stewart flashbacks in Twilight...
It took over an hour for any action to be presented, only for the finale to be very underwhelming.
The Nun's.look itself - 7/10. I could see potential, a shame it wasnt met.
Not worth the watch
boducky3_13 December 2022
The premise is not original, but something that could be a good watch if done well.
This was not done well.
The pacing was totally off - nothing happens for a long time, and this setup does nothing to add to the suspense. When things start happening, it goes too quickly. The viewer doesn't have time to develop a sense of fear or suspense.
The acting is mediocre, with mostly cliched characters. The main female character (the bookish younger sister) shows very little emotion, even during a couple of the obvious "scary" scenes. I could tell where I was supposed to feel scared, but never actually anything near scared.
The creature makeup is a mess - looks decent in dark lighting, but when the creature is better lit, it looks very amateurish.
And, what I think were meant to be the movie's "plot twist/insightful lesson" near the end was just a muddled mush of confusing ideas. The writers were trying to make a profound point, and just ended up making a profound mess.
I stuck through the movie because I'm stubborn, but I actually couldn't wait for it to end. Don't feel obligated to watch this movie to the end - it does not get interesting, it does not get better, it does not redeem itself.
This was not done well.
The pacing was totally off - nothing happens for a long time, and this setup does nothing to add to the suspense. When things start happening, it goes too quickly. The viewer doesn't have time to develop a sense of fear or suspense.
The acting is mediocre, with mostly cliched characters. The main female character (the bookish younger sister) shows very little emotion, even during a couple of the obvious "scary" scenes. I could tell where I was supposed to feel scared, but never actually anything near scared.
The creature makeup is a mess - looks decent in dark lighting, but when the creature is better lit, it looks very amateurish.
And, what I think were meant to be the movie's "plot twist/insightful lesson" near the end was just a muddled mush of confusing ideas. The writers were trying to make a profound point, and just ended up making a profound mess.
I stuck through the movie because I'm stubborn, but I actually couldn't wait for it to end. Don't feel obligated to watch this movie to the end - it does not get interesting, it does not get better, it does not redeem itself.
Boring
medeiroskarenc14 September 2021
Boring
anny-dalli21 September 2021
Good time on a Friday night
gbaileyeorge24 May 2020
Appealing if somewhat flawed supernatural genre effort
kannibalcorpsegrinder28 May 2020
Heading out for a weekend getaway, a group of friends forced to stop at an abandoned, burned down church once they get stranded by a potential storm in the area where they realize the stories about the area being haunted by the spirit of a vengeful nun is true and must try to get away from the church alive.
Overall, this was a pretty enjoyable effort. Among the better aspects here are the early setups that give off a rather enjoyable old-school style setup for the main film to get the group trapped and get the film going. With the initial stop at the abandoned ruins and the backstory about the events that happened there in the past coinciding with the group getting locked out and forced to find shelter, there's a fine atmospheric touch here that goes a long way to getting for a realistic manner of getting the group stranded in the area. From there, the film gets quite enjoyable with the various flashbacks and encounters showing the group not only confronting the nun but seeing the exploits in her past. The repeat of the early scenes with her as a child confronting the figure around her room which goes into greater detail on these scenes than before which helps to make for a bigger impression about the spirit, while creepiness of the location makes the flash appearances of the nun walking in the distance tormenting them somewhat chilling. The series of quick ambush-style kills for the various encounters that set up one of the greatest twist endings in the scene serve this one well with the way this turns everything around unexpectedly. Overall, these here make for a rather fun time. This one does have a few issues. Among the more noticeable factors here is the lame cliche of the troublesome and antagonistic group that is supposedly family and friends spending nearly the entire time taking potshots and trading insults with each other. It's tiresome and lazy to keep harping on the same series of overdone cliches about the bookwormish sister with freaky habits being made fun for those instead of more traditional interests like everyone else in the group who see that as reason enough to pick on her. It doesn't speak to the fact that it's a group that hangs out frequently with each other if that keeps popping up in a film like this. The other big issue here is the rather curious amount of time spent on the group doing absolutely nothing once they arrive at the church and decide to stay there. Not only is this filled with a lot of the arguing and insulting they do to each other but it also manages to keep the main nun off-screen for large portions of this time as they focus away from her targeting the group. Since the majority of the scenes are simply stating the legend or splitting the friends up to focus on their issues, it seems like forever before the rampage starts and then rushes through with killing them in short order due to the constricted running time and how late into the film that all starts. That makes for enough to hold this one down somewhat.
Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Language and Violence.
Overall, this was a pretty enjoyable effort. Among the better aspects here are the early setups that give off a rather enjoyable old-school style setup for the main film to get the group trapped and get the film going. With the initial stop at the abandoned ruins and the backstory about the events that happened there in the past coinciding with the group getting locked out and forced to find shelter, there's a fine atmospheric touch here that goes a long way to getting for a realistic manner of getting the group stranded in the area. From there, the film gets quite enjoyable with the various flashbacks and encounters showing the group not only confronting the nun but seeing the exploits in her past. The repeat of the early scenes with her as a child confronting the figure around her room which goes into greater detail on these scenes than before which helps to make for a bigger impression about the spirit, while creepiness of the location makes the flash appearances of the nun walking in the distance tormenting them somewhat chilling. The series of quick ambush-style kills for the various encounters that set up one of the greatest twist endings in the scene serve this one well with the way this turns everything around unexpectedly. Overall, these here make for a rather fun time. This one does have a few issues. Among the more noticeable factors here is the lame cliche of the troublesome and antagonistic group that is supposedly family and friends spending nearly the entire time taking potshots and trading insults with each other. It's tiresome and lazy to keep harping on the same series of overdone cliches about the bookwormish sister with freaky habits being made fun for those instead of more traditional interests like everyone else in the group who see that as reason enough to pick on her. It doesn't speak to the fact that it's a group that hangs out frequently with each other if that keeps popping up in a film like this. The other big issue here is the rather curious amount of time spent on the group doing absolutely nothing once they arrive at the church and decide to stay there. Not only is this filled with a lot of the arguing and insulting they do to each other but it also manages to keep the main nun off-screen for large portions of this time as they focus away from her targeting the group. Since the majority of the scenes are simply stating the legend or splitting the friends up to focus on their issues, it seems like forever before the rampage starts and then rushes through with killing them in short order due to the constricted running time and how late into the film that all starts. That makes for enough to hold this one down somewhat.
Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Language and Violence.
Bad casting
snm-5887225 October 2020
The problem with this movie is that the majority of the actors and actresses are playing actors in their early to mid-20s when they are clearly in their late 30s to early 40s. Why not have people play their own age or at least get actors to look like they are in their early to mid-20s??? That killed the movie from the beginning, casting. The premise of the movie is not terrible but it does drag as the majority of people stated earlier.....
Correct genre as this film is a HORROR
dcdgtwtb17 June 2021
Bad acting, special effect, plot...I mean you name it this clunker has it all-and not in a good way. Just a mess. I guess that's why it's a freebie on Amazon. Anything worth watching you have to pay for. This crapper isn't even worth watching even if your alternative is a root canal without anesthesia.
Not that Bad
crotonvixen29 September 2020
I never really tend to write reviews on movies because what some people like others won't, that's also why I learned never to listen to the reviews, watch the trailer or maybe a few of them, give the movie a chance. I have loved movies that literally have had 2 stars and couldn't understand why. So if you like scary movies I'd say give it a chance, if u like it u like it, if u don't well clearly u don't. I can say now I'm a bit frightened of nuns now 😂.
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