The Soviet Union’s first horror film!
The Premise
A seminary student on monastery holiday kills an old witch in a remote village. The hag then transforms into a beautiful young woman whose dying wish is for him to watch over her wake for three nights. With terrors occurring and his faith waning, he reads prayers on the overnight watch and tries to survive the supernatural encounters.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Folk Horror, Viy taps into fundamental fears. The 7.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of witch, village, evil spirit continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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