Movies Like The Devil in a Convent (1899)

The Devil in a Convent is a 1899 comedy, fantasy, horror film from Georges Méliès with a MovieMagicScore of 6.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Mother Joan of the Angels and Alucarda.

Comedy Fantasy Horror

Mother Joan of the Angels

1961

A Polish priest arrives at a convent hoping to save the Mother Superior who is supposedly possessed by eight demons.

7.6

MagicScore

Alucarda

1977

A young girl's arrival at a convent after the death of her parents marks the beginning of a series of events that unleash an evil presence on the girl and her mysterious new friend, an enigmatic figure known as Alucarda. Demonic possession, Satan worship, and vampirism follows.

6.4

MagicScore

Shark Exorcist

2015

A demonic nun unleashes HOLY HELL when she summons the devil to possess a MAN-EATING SHARK!!

2.6

MagicScore

Lilies of the Field

1963

An unemployed construction worker heading out west stops at a remote farm in the desert to get water when his car overheats. The farm is being worked by a group of East European Catholic nuns, headed by the strict mother superior, who believes the man has been sent by God to build a much needed church in the desert.

7.2

MagicScore

The Milky Way

1969

Two men, part tramp, part pilgrim, are on their way to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On their way they meet a whole assortment of people—some truculent, some violent, and some bizarre; they experience many adventures—some mysterious, some erotic, some even supernatural.

7.0

MagicScore

Holy Camp!

2017

María and Susana, two rebellious teenagers, spend the summer in a catholic camp. While they are grounded during a weekend, the most unexpected arrival in the most unexpected way will change their feelings about life, love and freedom.

6.8

MagicScore

The Nun II

2023

In 1956 France, a priest is violently murdered, and Sister Irene begins to investigate. She once again comes face-to-face with a powerful evil.

6.7

MagicScore

Silent Hill

2006

Rose, a desperate mother, takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill in an attempt to cure her of her ailment. After a violent car crash, Sharon disappears, and Rose embarks on a horrific journey to get her back and begins to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic disaster that burned the town 30 years earlier.

6.6

MagicScore

The Omen

1976

Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.

7.4

MagicScore

#10

The Divine Fury

2019

After waking up with mysterious wounds on his hands, a champion fighter finds himself in an otherworldly battle against evil forces that wreak havoc in the human world.

6.7

MagicScore

#11

Countdown

2019

A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

6.2

MagicScore

#12

Agnes

2021

Rumors of demonic possession at a religious convent prompts a church investigation into the strange goings-on among its nuns. A disaffected priest and his neophyte are confronted with temptation, bloodshed and a crisis of faith.

4.2

MagicScore

#13

The Merry Frolics of Satan

1906

Two travellers are tormented by Satan from inn to inn and eventually experience a buggy ride through the heavens courtesy of the Devil before he takes one of them down to Hell and roasts him on a spit.

6.5

MagicScore

#14

Hostage to the Devil

2016

This documentary examines age-old questions about the existence of the Devil and good versus evil, through the life of controversial priest, Father Malachi Martin. It explores Martin's horrifying final case before his mysterious death.

4.9

MagicScore

#15

The Magdalene Sisters

2002

Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

7.4

MagicScore

#16

The Song of Bernadette

1943

In 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be the Virgin Mary. Pompous government officials think the girl is insane, doing their best to suppress her and her followers, while the church wants nothing to do with the matter. But as Bernadette attracts wider and wider attention, the phenomenon overtakes everyone in the town, ultimately transforming their lives.

7.0

MagicScore

#17

Little Trouble Girls

2025

16-year-old Lucia joins the Catholic school choir where she befriends senior Ana-Maria. During a choir retreat Lucia's attraction to a restoration worker creates tension with Ana-Maria and challenges her faith.

6.9

MagicScore

#18

Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison

1957

A Roman Catholic nun and a hard-bitten US Marine are stranded together on a Japanese-occupied island in the South Pacific during World War II. Under constant threat of discovery by a ruthless enemy, they hide in a cave and forage for food together. Their forced companionship and the struggle for survival forge a powerful emotional bond between them.

6.9

MagicScore

#19

The Tragedy of Man

2011

Jankovics's adaptation of the eponymous play is divided into multiple parts, and depicts the creation and fall of Man throughout history.

7.4

MagicScore

#20

Prison

1949

A filmmaker sets out to create the greatest film in history, but finds out that human abilities have limits.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Devil in a Convent?

The top films similar to The Devil in a Convent by MovieMagicScore are Mother Joan of the Angels (7.6), Alucarda (6.4), Shark Exorcist (2.6). Each shares comedy/fantasy/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Devil in a Convent worth watching?

The Devil in a Convent holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.2/10 from 71 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Devil in a Convent?

The Devil in a Convent (1899) is a comedy, fantasy, horror film directed by Georges Méliès, starring Georges Méliès.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Devil in a Convent?

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This ranked list pairs The Devil in a Convent (1899), a comedy and fantasy and horror film from Georges Méliès, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Georges Méliès take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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