The Vigil
A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Why it matters
A chilling dive into Orthodox Jewish folklore that layers spiritual dread over a haunted night watch.
- Introduces yichud and the shomer tradition, spotlighting underexplored Jewish supernatural mythology.
- Dave Davis anchors the film with a raw, haunted performance that grounds the creeping menace.
- Moody, claustrophobic atmosphere channels classic haunted house vibes without leaving the body horror realm behind.
- Falls into some modern horror clichés, but still delivers enough texture and cultural specificity to stand out from generic jump-scare fare.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
57
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
71
Survival
50
Ghost
