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
Not scary in the least. More like a drama
This is a good movie, but it isn't scary. This is a drama about trauma, loss, mental illness, and how religion preys on the troubled and vulnerable. It's still definitely worth a watch, but bring some caffeine; if you watch it while cozy in the dark, you'll probably doze off a bit.
this movie is incredible! well paced. creepy. never a dull moment!
I thought this was great!
Jewish folklore is always kinda creepy.