
Puglia, southern Italy, around 1400. A convent is invaded by the Tarantula cult, whose fanatical and crazed members desecrate the sacred place by committing obscene and bloody acts.
Directed by Gianfranco Mingozzi, Flavia the Heretic leans on a strong ensemble — Florinda Bolkan, María Casares, Claudio Cassinelli — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1974.
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