Killer Nun (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, Killer Nun is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Giulio Berruti, running about 89 minutes. “From the Secret Files of the Vatican!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A demented nun sliding through morphine addiction into madness, while presiding over a regime of lesbianism, torture and death. Sister Gertrude is the head nurse/nun in a general hospital, whose increasingly psychotic behavior endangers the staff and patients around her.
Who’s in it. Killer Nun stars Anita Ekberg as Sister Gertrude, Joe Dallesandro as Dr. Patrick Roland, Alida Valli as Mother Superior and Massimo Serato as Dr. Poirret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Killer Nun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killer Nun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer Nun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killer Nun (1979)?
- In US, Killer Nun is available to stream on FlixFling and ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killer Nun worth watching?
- Killer Nun holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killer Nun?
- Killer Nun stars Anita Ekberg, Joe Dallesandro, Alida Valli, Massimo Serato and Daniele Dublino.
- When was Killer Nun released?
- Killer Nun was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.