The 1970s were the golden age of the genre, a subgenre of exploitation film that thrived in Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. The Catholic Church's strong influence in these regions made it a tempting target for subversive and iconoclastic filmmakers. As described in the Offscreen article, the cycle was known for its "eroticized desecration of Catholic iconography and convents".
—originally titled Le scomunicate di San Valentino —stands out as a key cult classic in the controversial Italian nunsploitation sub-genre . Directed by veteran filmmaker Sergio Grieco , the movie offers a unique blend of 16th-century historical drama, gothic horror, and classic exploitation tropes. While many films in this genre rely purely on shock value, Grieco's work surprises audiences with a surprisingly cohesive plot inspired by classic melodrama and the looming terror of the Inquisition. The sinful nuns of saint valentine - 1974 -DVD...
It sounds like you have stumbled upon the Italian giallo genre. While the title you provided seems to be a mix of a few different films, you are likely thinking of (translated as The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine ), which was released in 1974 . The 1970s were the golden age of the