Viy
Original title: Вий
“The Soviet Union’s first horror film!”
6.9/ 10IMDb7.1282
19671h 16m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Directors
- Georgi Kropachyov, Konstantin Ershov
- Writers
- Konstantin Ershov, Georgi Kropachyov, Aleksandr Ptushko, Nikolai Gogol, Anatoliy Stepanov
- Producer
- Vitaly Krivonoshchenko
- Production
- Luch, Mosfilm
Frequently asked questions
What is Viy rated?
Viy has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 282 votes.
Who directed Viy?
Viy was directed by Georgi Kropachyov, Konstantin Ershov.
When was Viy released?
Viy was released in 1967.
