Viy
"The Soviet Union’s first horror film!"
Originally released in 1967. Viy is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Georgi Kropachyov. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leonid Kuravlyov, Natalya Varley, and Aleksey Glazyrin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (263 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Leonid Kuravlyov
as Khoma Brut
Natalya Varley
as Pannochka, the Centurion's Daughter
Aleksey Glazyrin
as Centurion
Nikolay Kutuzov
as Witch
Vadim Zakharchenko
as Freebie
Petro Vesklyarov
as Dorosh
Vladimir Salnikov
as Horobets
Dmytro Karpa
as Overko
Stepan Shkurat
as Yavtukh
Georgiy Sochevko
as Stepan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Luch
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
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 nig...
Who directed Viy?
Viy was directed by Georgi Kropachyov.
How long is Viy?
Viy has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Viy released?
Viy was released on November 27, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Viy?
The main cast of Viy includes Leonid Kuravlyov, Natalya Varley, Aleksey Glazyrin, Nikolay Kutuzov, Vadim Zakharchenko.
Is Viy worth watching?
Viy has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 263 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.