THE VAULT

Saint Maud (2019) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

Your Savior is Coming

The Premise

Having recently found God, self-effacing young nurse Maud arrives at a plush home to care for Amanda, a hedonistic dancer left frail from a chronic illness. When a chance encounter with a former colleague throws up hints of a dark past, it becomes clear there is more to sweet Maud than meets the eye.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological, Religious Horror, Saint Maud taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of nurse, self-destruction, obsession continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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