Evil nuns aren't just horror tropes—they're Swiss government policy.
The movie recalls children who suffered mental and physical harm both during the last century, particularly in religious orphanages, and during the time of early modernperiod witch-hunts. It shows that the mindsets and behavioural patterns of both time periods are more alike than one might think.
Direction
Beeler connects centuries without heavy hands.
Production
Archival footage hits like gut punches.
Director
Edwin Beeler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Switzerland's 'Verdingkinder' system forced 100,000+ children into labor until 1981; public apology came in 2013.
The 'demonic possession' framing historically pathologized disobedient children—same language, new century.
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