Yulenka
Юленька
A university professor, who wants to slow down a little, moves with his wife and daughter, from the big city to a small town and starts a new job as a teacher in a girls' gymnasium. Something weird is happening with the class, they seem to hide a secret. As it turns out, these girls don't play with dolls...
Why it matters
A slow-burn folk horror that blends eerie atmosphere with unsettling schoolgirl secrets, Yulenka digs into the uncanny undercurrents of small-town life.
- Evokes Eastern European Gothic vibes, rich in mood and creeping dread rather than jump scares
- Centers on a mysterious girls’ gymnasium where innocence fractures into something far darker
- Perfect for fans of folkloric horror that leans on suggestion, atmosphere, and slow reveals
- Practical effects and old-school chills over CGI spectacle — a treat for lovers of tactile horror textures
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
