Visions of Ecstasy

Name: Visions of Ecstasy
Director: Nigel Wingrove
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1989-09-18
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Louise Downie, Elisha Scott, Dan Fox

Banned for over 20 years

1989 · 20 min · ★ 5.4 · Horror, Thriller

The 16th century Carmelite nun St. Teresa, surrounded by candles and crosses, fantasizes about making love to a crucified Christ and her own psyche.

Directed by Nigel Wingrove · Written by Nigel Wingrove

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Louise Downie St. Teresa of Avila
Elisha Scott Psyche of St. Teresa
Dan Fox Christ

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