The Vigil
Directed by Keith Thomas
After agreeing to be an overnight shomer (a Jewish practice in which a person watches over the body of a recently deceased community member), a young man who's lost his faith discovers the house in which he's sitting the vigil hides a dark and terrifying secret.
After agreeing to be an overnight shomer (a Jewish practice in which a person watches over the body of a recently deceased community member), a young man who's lost his faith discovers the house in which he's sitting the vigil hides a dark and terrifying secret.
Cast: Dave Davis, Menashe Lustig, Malky Goldman
Member Reviews
Superb! Spooky and heavy, and got emotional at the end. I like this one.
A wonderful hidden gem of a horror movie! Definitely worth the time to watch
Very cathartic watch for me. I loved the unique cultural context of a young man who has left his Hasidic community and trying to navigate the modern world, only to get pulled back in even if only for a night. Felt very much like watching a folk tale or a ghost story told by a grandparent. One of the most comforting ends to a horror movie I've ever seen.
Cool concept and some creepy visuals, but overall it just felt pretty derivative and half baked. Still, it got quite a bit out of a small production.
I reallly liked this- a fresh take on a scary night in a strange place, with an interesting cultural component as well. It also showcases terrific atmospheric cinematography -Reccomended