The Vigil Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 15, 2021

The Vigil

Release Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 Limited

A supernatural horror film with a Hasidic Jewish twist.

Director: Keith Thomas

Starring: Dave Davis • Malky Goldman • Menashe Lustig • Fred Melamed • Lynn Cohen

N/A Horror 1 hr, 28 m

2.83 / 5.0

65% WILL SEE 35% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Horror Suspense

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Who stars in The Vigil – Cast List

D
Dave Davis
Hazard, NOLA Circus
M
Malky Goldman
M
Menashe Lustig
Menashe
F
Fred Melamed
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, Get On Up
L
Lynn Cohen
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Pickle Recipe

Who is making The Vigil – Crew List

A look at The Vigil behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Keith Thomas last helmed Firestarter.

Director: Keith Thomas
Screenwriters: —

Studio: IFC Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the 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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2020

Completed

Changed The Vigil movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 28 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Vigil Trailers and Clips

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The Vigil Release Date: When was the film released?

The Vigil was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 26 , 2021. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Tom and Jerry, The Father and Cherry. As a limited release, The Vigil was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Vigil DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Vigil is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, September 21, 2021. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Vigil today on Amazon.

The Vigil Digital Release Date

The Vigil is coming out 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.