The Sect (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, The Sect is a thriller and horror film directed by Michele Soavi, running about 116 minutes. “Satan has chosen his victims. The battle with evil has begun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This stylishly photographed horror movie centers upon a beautiful, good-hearted schoolteacher whose life becomes a living hell after she is chosen to bear the son of Satan. Her horrible ordeal begins when an ancient enigmatic traveller places an ancient, supposedly extinct, insect up her nose. It crawls into her brain. She soon begins having terrifying dreams and more. When she learns the awful truth about her relationship with the Dark Master things get even worse. Still the baby is born and the poor woman faces a terrible and, genre-wise, surprising choice.
Who’s in it. The Sect stars Kelly Curtis as Miriam Kreisl, Herbert Lom as Moebius Kelly, Mariangela Giordano as Kathryn and Michel Adatte as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Sect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sect (1991)?
- In US, The Sect is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sect worth watching?
- The Sect holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sect?
- The Sect stars Kelly Curtis, Herbert Lom, Mariangela Giordano, Michel Adatte and Carla Cassola.
- When was The Sect released?
- The Sect was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.