St. Agatha Review: Nun of Your Business
Though the seams in St. Agatha show early and are fairly obvious, there’s something to be admired in this ballsy nunsploitation horror film that doesn’t shy away from getting a little crazy from time to time.
Though the seams in St. Agatha show early and are fairly obvious, there’s something to be admired in this ballsy nunsploitation horror film that doesn’t shy away from getting a little crazy from time to time.
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