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Nasty Habits (1977)

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In a Philadelphia convent, two nuns battle it out to be elected to the position of head abbess, and neither is about to let anything stand in the way of getting what she wants.

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Sister Alexandra
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Sister Gertrude
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Sister Walburga
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Sister Winifred
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Sister Mildred
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Sister Geraldine
Susan Penhaligon ...
Sister Felicity
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Sister Hildegard
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P.R. Priest
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Father Maximilian
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Suzanne Stone ...
Bathildis
Peter Bromilow ...
Baudouin
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Harry Ditson ...
Ambrose
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In a Philadelphia convent, two nuns battle it out to be elected to the position of head abbess, and neither is about to let anything stand in the way of getting what she wants.

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10 October 1977 (Sweden)  »

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A Hail Mary Couldn't Save This One.
15 June 2003 | by (Chicago, Illinois) – See all my reviews

It's the watergate scenario all over again only this time it's with nuns. A unique idea for sure that unfortunately just doesn't work. Namely it's because the writers seem to only key in on one angle and then just play it out until it's boring. A one joke with no other facet to it. There isn't even one scene that stands out as funny. There is absolutely no action to speak of and the dialogue is just to dry to elicit even a chuckle.

The once in a lifetime cast is also wasted. Dame Edith Evans, in her last film appearance, really gets it bad. She is given the typical old lady treatment. Shown for only a few minutes looking feeble and then promptly dying. Stiller, Meara, Torn, and Wallach are almost non existent.

Only Glenda Jackson comes off well. She actually manages to give her character and added dimension. The forcefulness of her personality really comes through on the screen. However her adversary, which is played by Sue Penhaligon, doesn't have that same type of strong presence. Therefore there is no real battle or confrontation.

Even the always reliable Sandy Dennis becomes a problem. They have her playing a sort of extended version of her drunk scene in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF. However the off key voice and tipsy behavior become too much. It ends up being really annoying.

The electronic music score is obtrusive. The pacing is terrible. The lack of momentum will have people turning this off long before it is over. This is good since the climax is really flat.

There are a few surprise cameos. One is by the late newscaster Jessica Savitch. Another by former talk show host Mike Douglas.


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