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Viy (1967)

★ 7.2Not Rated78 minDirector: Konstantin Yershov

1967 film by Konstantin Yershov

Viy (Spirit of Evil, or Vii; Russian: Вий) is a 1967 Soviet Gothic dark fantasy folk horror film directed by Konstantin Yershov and Georgi Kropachyov. Based on the story of the same name by Nikolai Gogol, the film's screenplay was written by Yershov, Kropachyov and Aleksandr Ptushko. The film was distributed by Mosfilm.

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What is Viy about?
Viy (1967) — Getting lost, wandering home whilst on leave from his seminary, novice monk Khoma stays in the barn of an old woman. A scuffle breaks out. Later, he is summoned to stand and pray over a young dead woman, in the local church, for three nights. It is here that, while in the long, d
Is Viy based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Viy scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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