PYOTR495
Set one evening in present-day Moscow, 16-year-old Pyotr is baited by an ultra-nationalist group known for their violent abductions and attacks bolstered by Russia's LGBT Propaganda Law, but Pyotr has a dangerous secret.
Why it matters
A tense, grounded thriller that channels real-world fears through the lens of brutal ultra-nationalism and queer resistance in modern Russia.
- Grimy, claustrophobic Moscow setting amplifies the sense of surveillance and menace without resorting to spectacle.
- Pyotr’s secret and quiet resilience cut through the propaganda-fueled violence with raw emotional weight.
- A rare, urgent example of queer horror intersecting with political thriller, reflecting contemporary cultural anxieties.
- For fans of socially conscious horror that doesn’t flinch from the brutality of its reality, echoing the spirit of films like *The Lodge* or *Raw*.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
29
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
71
Survival
50
