Trailer: THE VIGIL Is a Tale of Supernatural Horror Steeped in Ancient Jewish Tradition
By
Josh Millican
Coinciding with the first night of Hannuka, the folks at IFC Midnight have released a trailer for
The Vigil, a supernatural horror movie steeped in ancient Jewish tradition. Look for it in select theaters and VOD beginning February 26th, 2021.
Check out the chilling trailer and read more about the movie below.
Synopsis:
Steeped in ancient Jewish lore and demonology, THE VIGIL is 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) 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.