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The Monk

THE MONK

Directed by Francisco Lara Polop
United Kingdom, Spain, 1990
Horror, Drama

Synopsis

Francisco Lara Polop’s adaptation of Matthew Lewis’ 1796 Gothic novel, The Monk.

The monk Ambrosio is renowned for his faith and his strength of will, a saint in the eyes of the populace. However, when he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his own monastery, all his repressed passions beg

Synopsis

Francisco Lara Polop’s adaptation of Matthew Lewis’ 1796 Gothic novel, The Monk.

The monk Ambrosio is renowned for his faith and his strength of will, a saint in the eyes of the populace. However, when he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his own monastery, all his repressed passions beg