Viy (1967)
Original title: Вий
Viy is a 1967 Russian-language drama movie directed by Georgi Kropachyov and Konstantin Ershov, with a running time of 1h 16m. It stars Leonid Kuravlyov, Natalya Varley and Aleksey Glazyrin.
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 answers
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 nights. With terrors occurring and his faith waning, he reads prayers on the overnight watch and tries to survive the supernatural encounters.
When was Viy released?
Viy was released on 27 November 1967.
How long is Viy?
Viy runs 1h 16m.
Who made Viy?
Viy was directed by Georgi Kropachyov and Konstantin Ershov.
Where can I watch Viy?
Viy is available on Chilling, Eternal Family, Klassiki, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and Troma NOW.
Where to watch Viy
Stream: Chilling, Eternal Family, Klassiki, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Troma NOW
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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 Kapka as Overko
- Stepan Shkurat as Yavtukh
- Georgiy Sochevko as Stepan
- Mykola Yakovchenko as Spirid
- Nikolay Panasev as comforter