The Church
1989, Italian. Directed by Michele Soavi.
The Eleventh Commandment.
In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 270 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Church
The Church is streaming on Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michele SoaviDirector
- Hugh QuarshieFather Gus
- Tomas AranaEvan
- Feodor Chaliapin Jr.The Bishop
- Barbara CupistiLisa
- Antonella VitaleBridal Model
- Giovanni Lombardo RadiceReverend
- Asia ArgentoLotte
- Roberto CarusoFreddie
- Roberto CorbilettoHermann, the Sacristan
- Alina De SimoneLotte's Mother
- Olivia CupistiMira
- Micaela PignatelliFashion shoot photographer
Details
- Released
- 10 March 1989
- Original title
- La chiesa
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Dario Argento, Michele Soavi, Franco Ferrini
- Budget
- $3.5M
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What The Church is based on
The Church is based on The Treasure of Abbot Thomas (1904) by M. R. James.
1904
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
By M. R. James
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Church: quick answers
Is The Church worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 270 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Church?
The Church runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Church have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Church. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Church parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Church is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Church on?
The Church is streaming on Bloodstream in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Church?
If you liked The Church, try The Exorcist III, The Deliverance, The Exorcist.
Who directed The Church?
The Church (1989) was directed by Michele Soavi and stars Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr..
What is The Church based on?
The Church is based on The Treasure of Abbot Thomas (1904) by M. R. James.