The Phantom of the Convent (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1934, The Phantom of the Convent is a horror film directed by Fernando de Fuentes, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Alfonso, Eduardo and Cristina get lost when visiting a forest. A strange monk finds them and takes them to an ancient convent. There, the three amigos suffer personality changes, specially Cristina who tries to seduce Alfonso in a strange coincidence to a story told by an old monk. After some efforts to escape, Alfonso is trapped inside a jail and more strange and macabre situations happen.
Who’s in it. The Phantom of the Convent stars Enrique del Campo as Alfonso, Marta Roel as Cristina, Carlos Villatoro as Eduardo and Paco Martínez as Padre Prior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Phantom of the Convent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom of the Convent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom of the Convent tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom of the Convent (1934)?
- In US, The Phantom of the Convent is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom of the Convent worth watching?
- The Phantom of the Convent holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom of the Convent?
- The Phantom of the Convent stars Enrique del Campo, Marta Roel, Carlos Villatoro, Paco Martínez and Victorio Blanco.
- When was The Phantom of the Convent released?
- The Phantom of the Convent was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.