Viy

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Audience Member Viy (1967) is one of those films that makes you appreciate how storytelling has evolved, but also how some ideas are timeless. Sure, some of the effects are dated by today's standards, and the acting might feel a bit over-the-top or stiff at times, but that’s part of its charm. I'm not saying the effects are bad they are amazing i dont even know how they did in that time its appreciable. i love it. This film is like stepping into a time capsule and seeing how filmmakers back then used their creativity to bring something so wild and imaginative to life. The story is simple, but it’s so gripping and weirdly intense that you can’t help but get sucked into it. What really got me was the ending. I was expecting the usual hero-survives-and-saves-the-day trope, but nope! The main character’s lack of faith and his fear literally doom him. When he looks at Viy and the monsters see him, it’s such a chilling moment. You don’t see that kind of bold, tragic ending often, especially in modern films where everything feels so predictable. It’s refreshing to see a story that doesn’t play it safe. I’ve been on a bit of an old-film kick lately, and Viy is a perfect example of why I’m starting to love them. They have this raw, unfiltered creativity that you don’t always get in today’s movies. Hollywood could totally remake this film with modern effects and a tighter script, but they’d have to keep that dark, twisted ending. It’s what makes the story so memorable. My verdict? Viy is a gem. It’s not perfect, but it’s unique, daring, and way ahead of its time. If you’re into horror or just want to see something different, give it a shot. It’s proof that old films can still surprise you, even if they’re not as flashy as what we’re used to today. Hollywood, take notes—this is how you tell a story that sticks with people Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/25 Full Review Audience Member Viy (Spirit of Evil) is a 1967 Soviet Gothic horror fantasy 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 and was the first Soviet-era horror film to be officially released in the USSR. Vision said the film was "good" and all for a first; a horror "flick," but it was indeed basic, bland and boring. I have seen better performances by Russian actors and I have definitely seen better French and or Italian horror films from an even earlier time. Five fingers for the art direction and costumes. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Alec B What's great is that the movie keeps the folk horror elements of the original story so that it really feels like it belongs in the era it takes place in. There are some truly imaginative make-up effects in the finale. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review SIMON T Surprisingly interesting Russian ghost story. Featuring limpid cinematography, very good performances and a fine original score, this is well worth seeking out. The tone too is unusual, straddling religious symbolism, folk tales and dry comedy. Recommended. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/31/23 Full Review s r 1001 movies to see before you die. Although this was a little cheesy with the special effects and costumes, this movie is a cult classic. It is a truly special thing to have a creepy communist horror film be made, but to make it have a quality and entertaining story to boot make it all the better. This movie transcends the silliness that come with it. It takes a few jabs at Russian Orthodox, perhaps this could be seen as subtle jabs at faith. But, I guess it doesn't really matter considering that the church must be real if there is a ghoul called Viy and his hellions. I also loved the Russian culture that it exposed me too. I didn't know that Monks could drink?! Maybe this too was a jab at the faith. It was on Tubi. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review martin f The story is maybe too simple for its own good, you are just waiting to see the conclusion as there are no subplots or any twists but what a conclusion! The movie impresses with gothic visual splendors. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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