The film centers around the two nuns, Sister Junia and Sister Michaela, who are confronted with a young boy named Hee-joon, who has been possessed by a powerful evil spirit. Sister Junia, driven by her faith and compassion, takes it upon herself to save the boy, while Sister Michaela, initially skeptical, is drawn into the investigation.
As they delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter a series of chilling events and uncover a dark secret hidden within the walls of their convent. The nuns must confront their own fears and beliefs as they battle against the powerful evil that threatens Hee-joon's life and the sanctity of their order.
Cast
Song Hye-kyo as Sister Junia, a nun who is determined to save Hee-joon from his pain[5]
Jeon Yeo-been as Sister Michaela, a fellow nun who decides to help Sister Junia after being intrigued by her[5]
Lee Jin-wook as Father Paolo, a priest and psychiatrist who believes that Hee-joon can be cured medically[5]
Moon Woo-jin as Hee-joon, a young boy who was possessed by a powerful evil spirit[5]
Huh Joon-ho as Father Andrea, a priest who performs a ritual to save Hee-joon[5]
Kim Gook-hee as Hyo-won, a shaman who helped Junia exorcise demons.
On November 13, 2023, Song Hye-kyo announced that she was in talks to star in the film, while Jeon Yeo-been was cast the same day.[10][11] On February 14, 2024, Lee Jin-wook was reportedly considering joining the film.[12] Two days later, Moon Woo-jin joined the film as his next work.[13] On the same day, the cast line-up—Song, Jeon, Lee, Moon, and Huh Joon-ho—were revealed.[5]
Filming
Principal photography were reportedly scheduled to begin in the first half of 2024.[11] It was confirmed that the filming would last for three months from February 22, to May 25, 2024.[14][15]
Release
Next Entertainment World announced that Dark Nuns was scheduled to be released in local theaters on January 24, 2025.[16]
Reception
Box office
The film released on January 24, 2025, alongside Hitman 2 and earned $4 million on its first week.[17]
^Kim, Ye-rang (January 20, 2025). 강동원 특별출연한 '검은 수녀들'…감독 "최부제 그대로 와줬다" [Kang Dong-won's special appearance in 'Black Nuns'... Director: "He came as the deacon Choi"] (in Korean). Hankyung.
^Lee, Seung-hun (November 13, 2023). [단독]송혜교 수녀 된다..9년만 영화 女주인공 [[Exclusive] Song Hye-kyo becomes a nun..First female lead in a movie in 9 years] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
^ abCho, Ji-young (November 13, 2023). [단독] 전여빈, 이번엔 수녀로 변신..영화 '검은 수녀들' 주연 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Jeon Yeo-been, transformed into a nun this time..Cast as lead in movie 'Black Nuns'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Mi-ji (February 14, 2024). 이진욱, 송혜교X전여빈과 만나나 "'검은 수녀들' 긍정 검토중"(공식) [Lee Jin-wook, meet with Song Hye-kyo X Jeon Yeo-bin, "Positively reviewing 'Black Nuns'" (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
^Go, Seung-a (February 16, 2024). [단독] '무인도의 디바' 문우진, '검은 사제들' 후속 영화 '검은 수녀들' 합류 [[Exclusive] 'Diva of the Deserted Island' Moon Woo-jin joins 'Black Priests' follow-up film 'Black Nuns'] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kim, Bo-young (February 16, 2024). 송혜교·전여빈 '검은 수녀들' 캐스팅 라인업 확정…22일 크랭크인 [Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-bin confirmed cast lineup for 'Black Nuns'…Starts filming on the 22nd] (in Korean). Edaily. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
^Jang, Ju-yeon (May 29, 2024). 송혜교x전여빈 ‘검은 수녀들’, 크랭크업…3개월 대장정 마무리 [Song Hye-kyo x Jeon Yeo-bin 'Black Nuns', crank-up…3-month long journey ends] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
