Viy
The Soviet Union’s first horror film!
1967 1h 16m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Вий |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 27, 1967 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | RU |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Keywords | demon, witch, gothic horror, folk horror, village, corpse, evil spirit |
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FAQ
What is Viy about?
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.
When was Viy released?
Viy was released on Nov 27, 1967 (status: Released).
Who directed Viy?
Georgi Kropachyov, Konstantin Ershov directed Viy.
What is the TMDB rating of Viy?
Viy has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 293 votes.