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Movie poster: The Sadist of Notre Dame (1979)
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The Sadist of Notre Dame

1979 · 94 min Horror Thriller
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

Jesus Franco directs and stars in this cut-copy-and-paste-version of one of his own movies. Here, he plays a mad priest going around killing sinful people in the name of God, all while trying to get a book published.

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Original Title El sádico de Notre-Dame
Year 1979
Country Belgium, France, Spain
Genre Horror, Thriller
Director Jesús Franco
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (16 votes)

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The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Jesús Franco

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

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