The Vigil

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 29m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Keith Thomas

Producer:

J.D. Lifshitz, Adam Margules, Raphael Margules

Release Date:

Feb 26, 2021

Runtime:

1hr 29m

Synopsis

A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity, in writer-director Keith Thomas' electrifying feature debut.

Cast

  • Dave Davis
  • Menashe Lustig
  • Malky Goldman
  • Lynn Cohen
  • Fred Melamed
  • Ronald Cohen
  • Nati Rabinowitz
  • Moshe Lobel
  • Efraim Miller
  • Lea Kalisch

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Metacritic

69
metacritic
Based on 18 Critics
6.2

USER SCORE (13)

Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Reviews
90
Mar 2, 2021

Intense and atmospheric, Keith Thomas’ The Vigil invigorates demonic horror by centering on Jewish traditions, especially those concerning death. Part haunted house, part tech thriller, and entirely grounded by Dave Davis’ harrowing performance, the film never loses sight of questions of cultural identity, and the ways it intersects with personal and collective trauma.

Metacritic review by Siddhant Adlakha
Siddhant Adlakha
IGN
75
Aug 18, 2020

Above all else, the movie provides a remarkable showcase for Davis, who commands every scene as a man grasping to contain his fear of things going bump in the night while struggling with internal conflicts far heavier than the supernatural events in play.

Eric Kohn
IndieWire
80
Jul 28, 2020

Featuring strong performances and excellent effects work, The Vigil is a genuinely creepy debut which explores the ways in which our psychological demons can get their claws into our entire lives.

Metacritic review by Nikki Baughan
Nikki Baughan
Empire

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Vigil (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Vigil (2021)?
The movie is 1hr 29min long.
What's The Vigil (2021) about?
A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity, in writer-director Keith Thomas' electrifying feature debut.
Who's the cast of The Vigil (2021)?
  • Dave Davis as Yakov Ronen
  • Menashe Lustig as Reb Shulem
  • Malky Goldman as Sarah
  • Lynn Cohen as Mrs. Litvak
  • Fred Melamed as Dr. Marvin Kohlberg
  • Ronald Cohen as Mr. Rubin Litvak
  • Nati Rabinowitz as Lane
  • Moshe Lobel as Lazer
  • Efraim Miller as Hersch
  • Lea Kalisch as Adinah
Who's the director behind The Vigil (2021)?
Keith Thomas directed The Vigil (2021).
Who produced The Vigil (2021)?
J.D. Lifshitz, Adam Margules and Raphael Margules produced The Vigil (2021).