THE VIGIL
Directed by Keith Thomas
Join us after the film for a discussion with director Keith Thomas, producer Raphael Margules, star Dave Davis, and star/associate producer Malky Goldman on Thursday, February 18 at 8 PM EST.
The discussion will be moderated by Mark Leuchter, Director of Jewish Studies at Temple University.
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Steeped in ancient Jewish lore and demonology, THE VIGIL is a supernatural horror film set over the course of a single evening in Brooklyn’s Hasidic Borough Park neighborhood. Low on funds and having recently left his insular religious community, Yakov (Dave Davis) reluctantly accepts an offer from his former rabbi and confidante (Menashe Lustig, Menashe) to take on the responsibility of an overnight “shomer,” fulfilling the Jewish practice of watching over the body of a deceased community member. Shortly after arriving at the recently departed’s dilapidated house to sit the vigil, Yakov begins to realize that something is very, very wrong…
Co-starring the late great Lynn Cohen in one of her final roles.
(Description by IFC Films)
In partnership with IFC Films and Tamar Simon from Mean Streets Management
Rated PG-13 for terror, some disturbing/violent images, thematic elements and brief strong language
Official Selection:
- Toronto International Film Festival