Yes, properly. Immaculate is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Immaculate?

Graphic gore and some violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Immaculate rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity.

Immaculate (2024)

Film · 1h 29m · Rated R

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A young nun's Italian convent becomes a living nightmare of sinister secrets and unspeakable horrors.

Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix and Kanopy (free).

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Immaculate parents guide

Real scares and several jump scares, about what an R should carry.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is Immaculate scary?: Yes, properly. Immaculate is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Immaculate?: Graphic gore and some violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Immaculate rated, and is it OK for kids?: No. It is rated R, with real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity.

What is Immaculate about?

An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, her warm welcome quickly turns into a living nightmare when she discovers her new home harbours a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.