Nympha

After seeing the trailer for Nympha, a cloister-nun horror film, my mind was left turning by the amount of corruption that exists in people. 

            Nympha was a saint and martyr who was put to death for the faith at the beginning of the fourth century. Flashbacks of her life with her corrupted grandfather unfold as the movie depicts Sarah, a young woman who comes from the United States determined to lead a life as a devout nun of the New Order. This small group of nuns follow a very particular set of rules, believing each one must follow a path where one shall "hear" the Lord, "see" the Lord, "touch" the Lord and "speak" with the Lord…

            However each of these steps are so vigorous, physically and mentally, it's a torture. Sarah's ears are punctured, her eyes blinded with acid, her hands burned, and finally, her tongue removed so she can speak to the lord with only her soul. As each of these steps continues, Sarah begins to see and hear images and people that connect with the saint from the past. 

            It's strange, hearing about different cults, and having been in a much milder one, how devoted people are to their beliefs. They will go to such irrational lengths to continue their way, often so blinded to how morally wrong it could be. And unfortunately in most cases, there is no one there to tell them they are wrong, and get the chance to do something about it. These brave people are sometimes killed, exiled, forced out, ridiculed.... You would think if it were so wrong, more people would attempt to go against this corruption, or something would be done sooner.