VIY | HORROR | FULL MOVIE

Based on the story by Nikolai Gogol. Philosopher student Khoma Brut has to spend several nights at the coffin of a deceased lady in an old church in a distant village. But this little lady is a witch...
IMDb rating: 7,2
Year of production: 1967
Directors: Ershov Konstantin, Kropachev Georgy
Writers: Ptushko Alexander, Ershov Konstantin, Kropachev Georgy
Composer: Karen Khachaturyan
Operators: Pishchalnikov Viktor, Provorov Fedor
Production Designer: Nikolai Markin
Cast: Alexey Glazyrin, Leonid Kuravlev, Natalya Varley, Vladimir Salnikov, Stepan Shkurat, Vadim Zakharchenko, Nikolay Kutuzov, Petr Vesklyarov, Dmitry Kapka, Nikolai Yakovchenko, Nikolai Panasiev, Grigory Sochevko
#Gogol #Horrorfilm #VIY #FullMoviesWithEngSubs

[@user-yn9hs5ym7r]

It's so nice that people from all over the world can watch masterpieces of Soviet cinema. We still have many fairy tales from those years, with mind-blowing special effects and, mind you, without computers. I was born in the 60-x years, grew up on these movies, still often revisit. I recommend watching: "Sadko", "Koschei the Immortal", "Varvara Krasa - long braid", "Morozko", "Zolushka." I can't list them all. Enjoy watching

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

Ashton Martin.

[@lourdes0fthepies353]

Thank you for the recommendation. Now I have my holiday movie lineup. 🎅🍿

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

Russians are criminals

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

A@@lourdes0fthepies353

[@treytison1444]

This movie should be way more popular among horror movie fans. I own this one on blu ray.

[@Rolfhn]

Natalya Varley was such a beautiful actress, even as undead she looks gorgeous

[@johnborisson3786]

"Kidnapped in Caucasus" first time I saw her. Stunningly beautiful girl. Top!

[@swann9147]

Absolutely my #1 celebrity crush through my younger years.

[@gionnijohnson408]

Fr!

[@ashleywalker1411]

How is she beautiful?

[@user-pt1in6wk8h]

Leonid Kuravlev is a recognized favorite of viewers in Russia. He had the extraordinary charm of a simpleton. He has a very Slavic appearance. But he looks like a country boy. A round, bulbous nose and the simple-minded, silly face of a cheerful goofball. Gradually, such a cinematic stamp was glued to it. He was always given the roles of silly but cute characters. Carefree merry men, kind blockheads, funny and frivolous "fools". In life, he was a very smart and capable person. And he was able to prove himself in this role with talent, playing complex intellectual roles. As he got older, it became increasingly difficult for him to play young jerks, and he switched to the roles of wise, gray-haired, reasonable men. Every role, big or small, is a masterpiece. He was one of those who, with his participation, could save any film, even a failed one. The kingdom of heaven to the great artist!

[@doublep1980]

The practical special effects have aged much better then the CGI effects of most modern movies.

[@boboboy8189]

because most of CGI from moden movies use cheap CGI company or they giving due date too early. looks how pirates of Caribbean 2 CGI stills looks good today. and transformers 1 looks much better than new transformers trailer beast war

[@Minillus]

Because most movie studios today don't try to spend more money in CGI and VFX. Just compare No Way Home's CGI to Godzilla vs Kong's

[@TS-1267]

... INDEED ...

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

In fact, when the admissions committee looked at the interim results, it was decided to make the "special effects" less frightening. Somehow they defended the "flying coffin", but they had to abandon the image of Viya and evil spirits in the original version, so as not to frighten people into unconsciousness. Although actually there was no such task as scaring the viewer to stutter initially. I'm sorry that the original version of the evil spirits has not been preserved.

[@benconforzi5696]

Poor Khoma, he probably would have made it through the third night. If he just kept on praying to God. However he got so scared, that he couldn't even speak. And who could blame him, a situation like that would scare any one stiff as a wooden board.

[@mrOL100]

He shouldn't have looked into Viy eyes. As soon as he looked into his eyes, the rest of the undead immediately saw him

[@sailorv8067]

He didn't have enough faith, as well as everyone else in this story

[@user-co4oz6hf6r]

Да пить ему надо было меньше😅

[@PietroMaximoff2015]

All he needed was to keep looking away from the Viy.

[@bromisovalum8417]

Gogol is one of my favorite writers. A true giant of world literature.

[@lucaazeri1700]

100%

[@autocad4874]

И мой

[@lutho7693]

1:05:42 See how shaky his hand is when giving him the candle? These Villigers knew exactly what was going on!

[@elladapetrosyan9610]

You are right. The villagers knew (had always suspected) that the young woman was a witch. 👹

[@victoriabregeda79]

That's for sure... ;)

[@CuteDwarf11]

Yes, they knew. They just couldn't speak up because her father was a powerful man in the village.

[@dreamersdisease2481]

With the Soviet films it's so hard to date when they were made. This could have been made in the 80s and I thought it was until I found out it was made in 67. Amazing film though.

[@prasantabehera7461]

Am a big horror fan and I have seen nearly thousands of movies of from 80s Retro VHS American Horror Slasher movies to Italian films of Darene Argento to art house films of Japan which were awarded in Academy Awards and I can safely say this is an underrated horror film. The movie is a perfect blend of horror and aesthetic giving detail attention to set pieces, music, performances and VFX ( considering released in 1967 ). The climax simply blew me mind away as I have never seen somthing like that before where vampires, werewolves, goblins, skeletons and all evil creatures spring at once to the poor Philosopher 'Khoma'. Greetings From Russia Best Friend India 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Charlesputnam-bn9zy]

Mario Bava's "Black Sunday" with Barbara Steele is loosely based on Gogol's "VIY"

[@Charlesputnam-bn9zy]

I recommend you this non-fiction work from 1971. "Psychic Discoveries Behind The Iron Curtain" by Sheila Ostrander and Lynn Schroeder No sensationalism but hard facts. And the authors reveal too that in the vastness of Siberia, shamans and vampires are very much real.

[@user-pr6kb7kl7q]

I will add something else to your words: the film "Viy" was shot by two students as part of a thesis while studying at the cinematographic Institute. This is even more amazing!

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

@@Charlesputnam-bn9zy Thanks for that observation. It urges me to a rewatch of ‘Black Sunday’

[@Charlesputnam-bn9zy]

Yet before 1990, in some soviet satellites, Gogol's published translated works were amputated of this story. Needless to say, soviet kommissars looked askance at this movie too. & I would never imagine it be allowed to be made in 1967 !

[@aztro4010]

1:08:22 My big reason for admiring this movie is how they managed to pull all this off, especially this entire scene, it was impressive. The make-up, costumes, special effects and sets.

[@liisaification]

В детстве я думала что надо три круга нарисовать, так надежней было бы)

[@user-wm3ud5kh1r]

Я тоже рисовала в детстве.

[@user-jo8kf8yh5v]

😅👍

[@dylan_1884]

Every film I've seen on this channel is a hit and this is no exception. I would have never thought there would be a horror film centered around a Cossack village starring an orthodox seminarian. How cool! Will def add to my yearly rotation.

[@elenasmirnova886]

Читайте Гоголя

[@johnborisson3786]

ruZZkiy ivan bolvan balalaika tri struna "channel" stealing Ukrainians heritage.

[@gogaonzhezhora8640]

This is a russian literature classic by Gogol. Gogol was considered to have layed out the path for some later writers going into that mystic direction.

[@lova_nika]

@@gogaonzhezhora8640 strange but noone ukrainian troll here about : Gogol not russian but ukrainian !!))

[@user-yi8iu9pm7y]

​@@gogaonzhezhora8640украинской литературы .

[@elladapetrosyan9610]

Interesting fact: the babushka witch is played by a male actor.

[@toefire4206]

N she sure was Ugly

[@trenthobson2756]

I was kind of wondering about that. Didn't quite look like a woman to me.

[@ericwinnert]

Brilliant. Better than any Hammer horror from the same period. I've just started reading Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol who wrote the original story of this film; so that was a nice coincidence

[@ragnarjonsson1122]

Dead souls is a masterpiece! I also recommmend the nose by Nikolai Gogol.

[@elladapetrosyan9610]

The is another famous novel by Gogol based on the Ukrainian folklore - "The nights in the village near Dikanka". It has also been turned into a movie in the 60s.

[@ivans.191]

Well, I wouldn't compare Hammer to this. Different films, different countries, different styles. But they're all great on their own

[@adamamato4889]

The music when leonid / khoma has the hag on is back is actually pretty beautiful

[@user-dt9hc2zd6y]

Magnific movie! Its only a prequel of evil dead! A hidden Classic!

[@user-eo4tv7rw1i]

Самый первый русский ужастик голливуд отдыхает.

[@Falcone333]

"Viyi" is a magnificent film, faithfully based on one of the stories that Nikolai Gogol included in his work "Mirgorod" (1834). Creative special effects and with a stupendous mix of philosophy, religion and social criticism, not to be missed. To see two, three and more times. I clarify that the director was Aleksandr Ptushko.

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

The directors were: Konstantin Ershov, Georgi Kropachev. Ptushko co-wrote the script with the same Ershov and Kropachev.

[@radioactive_hmarka]

His name is Mykola Hohol

[@Joseph1701-A]

This is one of my favorite movies.

[@LockDOTspot]

This is 1/4th through and it's one of the best movies ive ever seen. Slowed down a buntch but I'm hopeful it keeps some energy 😅

[@salez9830]

Great adaptation of Gogol's classic, way better than recent remake.

[@technologic21]

Great Halloween movie from 1967. I was impressed by the practical effects. Kohma is comically relatable!

[@helenanovak725]

A well-made folk tale. Made in 1967 and I've noticed that many good Russian films were made in 1960 decade. At first, I did not want to see it because I find horror too scare but this was watchable. Some great music in this film. Thank you, Mosfilm team.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I usually find horror unrealistic but I'll give this a go.

[@ivans.191]

Yeah, because in the 1960s Stalin was no more 😁Also there were great Soviet comedies in the 1970s

[@ambskater97]

@@redtobertshateshandles Dumb take

[@Minillus]

@@redtobertshateshandles Since when horror needs to be realistic?

[@johnborisson3786]

@@ivans.191 Where? in your paraša? Any worldwide known? Nah. I thought so.

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

An astonishing film. The frights are real - some excellent special effects. You’ve captured Gogol’s wry outlook. I’ve not read enough of his work: a sprinkling of his bizarre & brilliant short stories. So this film urges me to dig deeper into his work. Genius! Gogol AND this production. Can’t thank you enough.

[@mohammedmuslim1459]

Wish I would read more of gogols works

[@michaelburr8780]

Background : Golgols writing was and remains simply timeless & amazing and this filmic translation of one of his better stories is a rather stunning piece of art house cinema made in 1967. Plot: A young naive Priest ironically dubbed " The Philosopher" in vast rural Russia embarks on a terrorifing Journey into the supernatural world where he encounters all manner of bizarre creatures and their very odd activities. Will his strong faith and belief in the Lord Above protect him from all manner of evil intention and unholy desires ? He struggles between his total humour of his own ignorance ( as an archetype The Fool he embodies youthful ignorance ) and his innate gifts of sorcery he us forced to conjure up in his goulish tasks to hand. VERDICT : It's amusing all round; highly spooky Entertaining and for fans of the author Golgol [ I am one ] mind bogglingly great !❤❤❤ This is for those that enjoy the old classics....

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

The name of the great Gogol, learn to write correctly, to begin with. Homa Brutus was not a priest, but was a student of the Faculty of Philosophy at the theological seminary, which is why he was called a "philosopher". You need to read more and write less. At least for now. Because reading what you are writing now is quite funny and a little embarrassing.

[@CuteDwarf11]

I remember reading this story when I was a child. It scared me really bad, because I could actually see the whole story in front of my eyes.

[@grandmasage3738]

Did you read this story in English or Russian?

[@CuteDwarf11]

@@grandmasage3738 English. I recognized that this was the story when I found it here on KZbin. I was 9-10 when I read this story, so I forgot the title.

[@grandmasage3738]

Thank you for responding. I would like to find a good copy of it to read. Thanks again.

[@user-rb7in3wq2v]

Почитайте Александра Блока "Мастер и Маргарита"

[@user-fb8yk4yd8w]

@@user-rb7in3wq2v "Мастер и Маргарита" Написал Михаил Булгаков.

[@brendanbishop3684]

Great film, very psychedelic without the colour, very artistic, very hi-def for 1967.

[@thaismenezes7279]

This feels like a fever dream

[@santisramos5832]

Захожу что бы прочесть комментарии

[@nomad7966]

и я))

[@klarichen8790]

Я вот тоже сижу читаю с удовольствием)

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

Аналогично!😂

[@lgoodeill22]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful film. The villagers were so engaging.

[@JamesLee-on1yb]

This film is magnificent even though the subtitles make me confused on the plot but this is something i never i would see.

[@klllliliki339]

Посмотрел

[@ParappatheRapper]

Pretty slow movie but what a finale! Will watch this again for sure someday.

[@Olga_P2406]

This movie is not slow, but deep. For us Russians, the main thing is not entertainment, but the dialogues and emotions of the characters. The author of this story, Nikolai Gogol, just emphasized this. I'm sorry if I'm writing in English with mistakes.

[@ParappatheRapper]

@@Olga_P2406 Thank you for your comment. Yes it is a deeply emotional movie focused on the human element. Most good horror movies are not about the horrors but how the people deal with them.

[@Olga_P2406]

@@ParappatheRapper, уes, I agree with you.

[@KaMo-vz1wi]

Soviet Gothic Horror. Every bit as good as any good Mario Bava!

[@petersolomon5227]

A superbly crafted film with wonderful practical effects by Aleksandr Ptushko. The score is suitably romantic and melodic. and the photography beautiful to the eye.

[@pyromaniac709]

Imagine if the soviets had made lord of the rings with this quality?🤩

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

The Lord of the Rings is a bedtime story sucked out of a finger for snotty kids. Viy is folk art from the depths of centuries, Gogol only recorded a story in an artistic style. The Soviets would never take on the screen adaptation of such mediocrity with elements of Nazism as The Lord of the Rings, this "work" has no artistic value.

[@rodjarrow6575]

@@OLEG-gt2yt You wrote a stupid thing because you have no idea about Tolkien's books and what the Soviets have done in the fantasy genre in cinema! The Soviets created the TV show "The Hobbit" and released the book "The Hobbit" during the Soviet period. This was before the collapse of the USSR and the beginning of the mania of the "Lord of the Ring" of the 90s

[@user-bk6nx5bn1c]

Ho ho, it should be epic atmosphere

[@Elcore]

​@@OLEG-gt2ytTwo very different authors whose only point of comparison, which you weirdly chose to get wrong and angry about, is their rejuvenation of old myths for a new audience (Gogol with Slavic ones, Tolkien with Anglo-Saxon), which both of them mastered in their own ways. Also your idolisation and lack of knowledge of Soviet production is hilarious considering they made an awful, low-budget film of the Hobbit, as has already been pointed out. Basically I just think you need to read the books and watch the films you claim to know about, and then you'll be alright.

[@vivian0001]

Thank's God no "Netflix" filmed a story told by Nicolas Gogol.

[@user-vx2cl9lt9b]

СУПЕР! This movie is a MASTERPIECE!

[@Solmaz_S]

Such a gorgeous movie. I love Soviet movies

[@OluapOirevlis]

What a fantastic adaptation! AMAZING!

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

Thank you Mosfilms for a life changing channel.

[@trupinys1979]

"A Cossack should fear nothing in this world." Truer words were never spoken.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Except his mum.

[@ThisIsTheRoad]

Underrated masterpiece, but they really could've used a focus puller on set... 😅

[@rus1976.]

От первого просмотра,ещё в советское время,я чуть не ус@ался)

[@cayetanopenaloza5734]

Great movie. Thank you Mosfilm for sharing!

[@aaroncarson1770]

One of the best witch movies.

[@treystephens6166]

She’s looking like a Vampire to me. ⚰️

[@aishabintabubakr4944]

The first ten minutes is the whole Blair Witch Project

[@ertch]

Blair witch project 1999, this movie 1967

[@aishabintabubakr4944]

@@ertch Smh The comment was about three people walking about in nature. My only gripe with the movie is that the girl on the second night was a little hokey, but even the Vly had a strange creepiness to it.

[@boboboy8189]

@@aishabintabubakr4944 obviously director for Blair witch might have watch this

[@lgoodeill22]

I wanna visit that village!

[@toam115]

this is my favorite movie

[@tessa8997]

i found it really cute that when khoma had that hat on at 55:55 all of his buddies matched him in solidarity

[@ANFeuerstahl]

Это хорошая адаптация. Спецэффекты устарели, но игра Леонида Куравлёв остается выдающейся. Он был блестящим актером.

[@russedmonds227]

Great movie and thanks for the English subtitles!

[@estrellacocina]

Simply, divine.

[@georgyn.2564]

The film is excellent in every way. The Ukrainian flavor is superbly conveyed thanks to the brilliant music and video sequence.

[@jeiser375]

Slavic Not Ukrainian

[@fatb0ysalami]

@@jeiser375 ukrainian actually. events of the story take place in the kyiv province of the russian empire

[@andykorso]

@@fatb0ysalami Any ways to see how do you convert the words Kiyv and Russian into - Ucraine? Those folks would be very surprised that they live in a country what was created centuries after.

[@reesecollins482]

than how come they all speak Russian and not Ukrainian?@@fatb0ysalami

[@user-yy1wj4ll6s]

@@reesecollins482 the sprał russian because of censorship lol, at that time period citizens spoke Ukrainian

[@artmaknev3738]

This film scared alot of kids in soviet union!

[@mirashova]

In 68 americans did the addams family it was black and white, in 67 Russians did Viy a masterpiece. But today adams become a legend while russian ones disappearing. If Soviets did more commercial today we could talk bout many other legendary art made by Soviets

[@user-axms3fj5ya]

Коммерциализация приводит к деградации искусство , это авторское кино .

[@user-hz1mx8ly2i]

в россии эти фильмы не исчезают , то что на западе не знают советские фильмы это проблема запада ))

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

The western people are too narrow minded and not interested in Soviet and Russian art.

[@notnomadfromboratland2388]

​@@user-axms3fj5ya Верно излогаешь, по итогу что мы имеем на Западе? Одно гнильцо без души, разве что только единицы

[@Novacane392]

@@notnomadfromboratland2388ой, да ладно, советский кинематограф много чего заимствовал у запада, если не все

[@algreen1231]

Thanks 🇷🇺❤️

[@ooo00OOQ]

In case you wonder: The story is set in 19th century (Russia).

[@mrOL100]

unlikely. Rather, it is the 17th century

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

who is interested: you're a talker who doesn't know anything. Since the time of the events is not indicated in the story, the events described could have occurred at any time, starting from the middle of the 17th century, the time of the appearance of bursa at theological seminaries in Kiev.

[@ragnarjonsson1122]

Excellent, thanks for the upload, brilliant film. Spasibo!

[@udz5480]

Really a beautiful movie thank you mosfilm!

[@ganirakhmetov]

This is The Best. So authentic love it❤

[@macdermesser]

Excellent film with good acting, practical effects and sets. Spookily atmospheric. Reminiscent of Cocteau's "Beauty and the Beast,"

[@I.C.X.C_NIKA]

Orthodoxy is the real Jesus Christ way and Word…Respect to my Orthodox Brothers ☦️ 🇬🇷 🇷🇺 🇷🇸

[@noirnerd]

That was a trip, loved it, the story of a young slightly mad monl, love the fx and the overal mood of the piece, will watch again

[@aishabintabubakr4944]

What is even more amazing is the screenwriter and the director did not deviate from the original source material. Line by line from Gogol's work

[@elladapetrosyan9610]

The monk wasn't mad at all. Neither in the book, nor in the movie. I mean, not in the beginning. On the contrary, he was a quite happy, carefree young man. Of course, he may have gone mad after his contact with the supernatural.

[@noirnerd]

@@elladapetrosyan9610 he seemed at least a little neurotic and a little naive though. Definitely not full madman though yes. Its a good film I need to make time to watch it again properly

[@elladapetrosyan9610]

@@noirnerd Well, he was Ukrainian and they may come across as hyperactive at times. He was naive, that's true. He was young, naive, carefree, inexperienced and unsuspecting.

[@tomripsin730]

The Ukrainians seem to be proving that now.

[@tanjamilenkovic1917]

It is not severa nights - it is precisely 3 night by the coffin, three nights in which he reads preyers for her soul's salvation.

[@KURO_ame]

I hope I am correctly saying this: "Ведьма очень красивая, кажется, я в нее влюблен" she can cast a spell/curse on me anytime. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lokaldenker]

I can not thank you enough for this channel.

[@frankmanthey7725]

The babushka extra's all look like they're having blast during the funeral scene lol

[@edinsonferrer2918]

Magistral, desde el principio hasta el final.

[@itallia666]

Why do i turn up the sound on foreign language films when all i do is read the English subtitles? I only recently realised i did this! Does my subconcious think i will understand better what is being said, if its louder?? I love Russian cinema & have seen some excellent films Thank You. Peace 🇬🇧👧

[@Bongwater66]

The 'Vij' of N. Google is a masterpiece of world literature! Better to write good literature than making war! Peace, Gregxx....🦇

[@alpanpanyalvinovinonm3450]

Muy buena,uno de los mis relatos favoritos de terror

[@gone9]

Full of mysticism, I love this movie

[@themidnightlycan8116]

Anyone hear from $uicideboys yet?

[@Sal-kk1nk]

Damn you beat me

[@nellycruzz5838]

Me

[@luanalago4413]

Love this movie! Thank you!

[@jack-a-lopium]

Love Mosfilm sci-fant movies!

[@pierremercier4724]

I adore this movie. I read the Gogol's short novel many years ago, in my teenage years. That short novel terrified me, at this time. Now, for going straight to the movie, I adore it, too! The actor's and actress are terrific. Also, this movie, as the short novel of Nicolai Gogol (one of my favorite writers), gives us a dark, pessimistic vision of religion and humanity, in general. The philosopher Khoma, a young and naive seminarian who is appointed to recite a mass three nights along for a young dead woman, who is in reality an evil witch, is in fact the victim of a terrible fate. The Cossacks who escort him to the chapel are more jailers who escort a prisoner than simple guides. As a sacrificial lamb, Khoma is lead to an horrible death, victim of a herd of supernatural creatures (vampires, werewolves, demons, without forgetting Viy, the almighty seeker). In this three nights journey, prayers are pointless. Once the seminarian is in the church, reciting his masses, each time the evil witch laughs, she's not laughing only about the young and defenseless student. She's also mocking at the futility of his faith toward a God who is deaf to his prayers. In this context, the «Almighty God» isn't so... almighty as he seems in the beginning of the story. The image of the Christ we can see on the ceiling of the chapel is a stern, harsh Christ. Not the compassionate, benevolent Christ we're used to see in our churches. The glance of the Christ painted on the ceiling is one of a merciless judge. This Christ is not to love humanity, but to condemn her. Since we know the harsh living conditions of most of the people at this time, moujiks (farmers and many others), we can easily understand why these poor, miserable people weren't very optimistic about life in general. When Fatum (fatality) prevails in every dimension of your life, freedom and happiness are not a strong option.

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

Thank you for that telling analysis. It makes one reflect on the issues you, Gogol and the crafters of this film explore. Gogol’s view or presentation here feels too apt for comfort in the present world crises swirling about us.

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

You've turned everything upside down. Faith in God did not help the seminarian because there was no real faith in him from the very beginning. Instead of performing the service properly , since the Lord had so ordered , the first thing he did when he crossed the threshold of the church was to begin diligently feeding Satan . Instead of fervent prayer, he was saddened that it was impossible to smoke a pipe in the temple of God, and then found something to do - snuff tobacco that causes sneezing and some pleasant sensations. In general, he was busy not praying for the salvation of the lost soul of a witch, but directing his own soul straight to hell, indulging his carnal pleasures! Every time before the service, he got drunk to a piggy state and entertained himself with thoughts of the thousands of gold that the "sоtnik", the witch's father, had promised him. He is not a priest, and moreover, he is an unbeliever. Although we must give him credit for trying to avoid this service from the very beginning. But this is the fate of all those who strive without faith. The story and the film are about the fact that a person who is an unbeliever or weak in faith will always lose, even if he calls on the name of the Lord. The Lord says to them, "I don't know you."

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

As for the scary images in the church, then... What do you want from Soviet directors, communists and atheists? Unlike Gogol, they shot just a scary fairy tale without any deep meaning, while portraying the saints in an unsightly way was quite in the God-fighting communist spirit.

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

Without faith, God will not hear you and your prayers are in vain. 2 Timothy 2 chapter:5...And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

[@user-bn7sm3nt9b]

​@@OLEG-gt2ytсо всем что вы сказали я согласен. Кроме того, что коммунисты намеренно исказили образы святых. Зайдите в любую старую русскую церковь, взгляните на образа. Не одного светлого образа. Смурные люди смотрят на вас, так, как будто вы уже проиграли. Бог, прежде всего судья, а уже потом любящий родитель. Читая тризну, будь трезв. Хома нарушил все, даже формальные, правила.

[@user-wv6dx5um8u]

Любопытно. Не из этого ли фильма Тарантино идеи для "от заката до рассвета" черпал?

[@user-gd9bi2hg5m]

как ни странно, но любимый фильм тарантино, хоть и советский, но дркугой - "человек амфибия"

[@ivandrobnjakovic8603]

Odličan film, scene u crkvi su antologiske . Pogotovo mitska bića .

[@watashiwaldesu1179]

Svakako bolji od našeg, al opet nije ni naš loš. Naš daje dodatni frojdovski zaplet

[@franovak2654]

@@watashiwaldesu1179 there is jugo/serbian Viy?

[@watashiwaldesu1179]

@@franovak2654 Yes, its called "Sveto mesto". A litlle different than the original, but stil good and scarry. I dont if there ate subs for it

[@user-hv6qb2fq2u]

Legend of Viy does not get answered here. Pleasant movie, enjoyable and I am glad I don' t live in that time. Someday I hope that the back story to Viy may be told. Enjoy.

[@user-lt7cb6os4u]

Мне кажется Тим Бёртон смотрел этот фильм. Мертвая невеста похожа на Наталью Варлей

[@user-hz1mx8ly2i]

так это она и играла

[@user-gd9bi2hg5m]

@@user-hz1mx8ly2i он о другом фильме бертона)

[@user-zg8ql4io8p]

I read somewhere that Burton was inspired by Slavic folklore, perhaps it was Gogol who inspired him to create a cartoon.

[@Paranormal205]

Tal cual esta en el libro 😮😮😮 Que tal adaptación. Un genio Ershov.

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

Why Ershov? It was Gogol!

[@frobber150]

That beautiful witch (Natalya Varley) scared me to death, too.

[@user-om7do3sc7c]

Больше пугают даже не образы, а уникальная атмосфера, созданная профессионалами того времени

[@Dharzjinion]

That... was... amazing!

[@ShihoTogai]

Matte black, panic attacks

[@l3ooga]

Another excellent movie, cheers!

[@bajdooo]

hey it's the suicideboys music video

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

Аn excellent film ! Really scary!

[@Scott_Sterlingisgoated]

Even tho i was a kid i never got scared of this movie i love it even if im a ukrainain and it was made in the USSR

[@pacific_airlines]

Matte Black brought me here

[@amandajean7738]

Lol, I wasn't expecting the cats.

[@jikajacksondeepluyka]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@JakeHkd2]

Thanks for uploading, this is a movie I'd been meaning to be watch for awhile and I'm glad I finally got around to it. Spoilers Below: I was surprised by the amount of comedy in the film and was impressed by how cool the church and all the creatures and most of the special effects inside it were. It looked really cool with the girl being repulsed like a forcefield with the circle protecting the philosopher. I didn't really get the thing with her being old at the beginning and the end. Was she actually old and using magic to look young or was it meant to be representative of her true character?

[@OLEG-gt2yt]

I think age is the price a witch has paid for her abilities.

[@BillPurkayastha]

It's a lot more comical than horrifying, except Khoma dying.

[@WelshIron]

Brilliant film, thank you so much for posting it.

[@thebutcher6449]

Wow 4k movie thank you this is amazing

[@johndutchman]

WoW! Thank you !

[@milesahead69]

Thank you for sharing.

[@arezouheiatdawoodian7702]

I see Jesus his look like that’s picture in your movie . He made from water and ice but live . He looked to me and past from my behind when I turned my head his gone. I see the Jesus and every thing go to bee sooo better for me and my all family . Thanks from lord Jesus .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thierryvoisin3836]

J'adore les films 🎥 horreur russe

[@ronniegrice2999]

Good movie.