A supernatural horror film with a Hasidic Jewish twist.
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Release Date:
Friday, February 26, 2021 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
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 reluctantly accepts an offer from his former rabbi and confidante 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.
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Who stars in The Vigil: Cast List
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Menashe
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Who's making The Vigil: Crew List
A look at the The Vigil behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Keith Thomas last directed Firestarter.
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Production: What we know about The Vigil?
Key Facts
- Had its world premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival in the coveted Midnight Madness section with a subsequent U.S. premiere at the 2020 SXSW Film Festival.
Filming Timeline
- 2020 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
The Vigil Release Date: When was the film released?
The Vigil was a Limited release in 2021 on Friday, February 26, 2021. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Tom and Jerry, Crisis and Cherry.
As a Limited release, The Vigil will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
The Vigil DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Vigil was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 .
The Vigil VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
The Vigil was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, February 26, 2021. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.