The Vigil (2019)

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Yakov Ronen (Dave Davis) is a Jewish man who is struggling in life. He is currently unemployed and battling to pay rent. Yakov even has to choose between paying for medication or meals.

But soon Yakov is approached by a man who is seeking an overnight shomer. If you are not familiar with what a shomer is, it is a Jewish practice in which a person watches over the body of a recently deceased member within the community. The shomer will read from the book of Psalms to protect the soul of the recently deceased. This ritual is called The Vigil. Yakov is offered cash upfront for conducting five hours of work in which his shift will end in the morning. Because Yakov needs the money, he accepts the job

While walking to the location where Yakov is required to work for the night, Yakov is given more information about the man he will be watching over. Some of these details include that the dead man survived the Holocaust and made it through the war but lost his entire family. The previous shomer was too afraid to complete the task required and refused to show up. As Yakov begins his duty as a shomer, he finds himself dealing with a haunting secret within the home.

As a film, The Vigil is a slow burn horror. In so many cases, there is lots of build-up and suspense. While the film does sneak in a few jump scares, the movie is more focused on being a slow-burning horror. The story itself is essential, and it does not take long until the plot is underway and Yakov begins his night as a shomer.

Because the film is set at night-time, the film is generally dark and gritty (perfect ingredients for horror). But what is even better is the sound design. I give full credit to the filmmakers wonderful work in the audio track. In the audio track, there are sound effects which only add to the uncomfortable tension.

Fun fact- The Vigil has been written and directed by Keith Thomas. The Vigil is Keith’s directional debut and has the added support of Blumhouse productions. As a directional debut, I found this film creative and refreshing in the genre of horror and suspense. The plot and themes are also something I feel we’ve yet to see in Cinema before. The lead character of Yakov played by Dave Davis also delivered a solid performance.

Overall, as a directional debut, this is a solid horror film. Introducing a refreshing feel to the horror genre, we have a plot that feels different and is welcome to the big screen. With a haunting plot and a soundtrack loaded with a creepy audio track to complement the storyline, The Vigil is a slow-burning horror film which truly did entertain me.

7.3/10

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Cats & Dogs: Paws Unite (2020)

For centuries cats and dogs have battled against each other, every day each of them trying to win the affection from all the humans across the world.  Thankfully, the world leaders representing both cats and dogs came together and managed to come to an agreement...

Archive (2020)

Set in the future, the year is 2038. George (Theo James) is a highly-skilled computer engineer. Currently he is working in a secret base where he is conducting many repairs to get the base in full operation. While doing repairs, George is also working on building new...

High Ground (2020)

Inspired by real events.  The film is set in the 1930s, North Australia. High Ground follows two men who both have a past filled with pain and hurt.  Travis (Simon Baker) is a gun for hire and a skilled bounty hunter.  Daily, he is filled with...

Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021)

Set in the 1970s, a group of well-trained martial arts students must come together as they attempt to stop evil forces from unleashing a horrifying demon which will destroy the world. Bruce Wayne (aka Batman) has just broken up with his love and is saddened. But soon...

Rams (2020)

Set in Western Australia, Rams follows two brothers named Colin (Sam Neill) and Les (Michael Caton). While the men are located on farms directly side by side to each other, they have been at war with one another for years. They also refuse to speak to each other....

Russian Raid (2020)

Nikita (Ivan Kotik) is a former Russian operative and an honourable war hero.  He is a human weapon and skilled fighter, plus he has a dark past which haunts him daily.  Soon Nikita accepts a job to take control of a private factory, allowing his boss to...

City of Lies (2018)

Following an ex-detective named Detective Russell Poole (Johnny Depp) who used to work for Los Angeles Police Department, the film begins with an introduction to the character.  Detective Poole is no longer on the force and is now an older, retired man living...

Hunted (2020)

The film introduces a woman named Eve (Lucie Debay).  Eve works in the construction industry and is currently overseeing a large construction job.  She is now under pressure from upper management regarding her newest project. One night, while trying to sleep...

Lupin The Third: The First (2019)

Lupin was created by a manga artist who goes by the alias title of Monkey Punch, eventually leading to a popular TV series (and multiple manga feature films). This time, movie lovers get to see a whole new feature film following the character in a brand new unique...

The Elfkins – Baking A Difference (2019)

After reading the title of this film, I know what you are thinking. What's an Elfkin? And are they related to Christmas? Well, the definite answer is Elfkins are not connected to Christmas. They are something far more significant than anyone could imagine. Elfkins are...

Antebellum (2020)

This story follows a woman (played by Janelle Monáe) who is currently a slave on a plantation site.  Like this woman, many other slaves are forced to work and do horrific things.  Many have tried to escape, but each attempt ends with tragic and heartbreaking...

Skylines (2020)

It has been fifteen years since Planet Earth witnessed the beginning of an alien invasion from the sky. The world became a battlefield with aliens vs human and in the end only a small number of survivors still roam the earth. Continuing on from the second instalment...

Dreambuilders (2020)

Dreambuilders follows a young girl named Minna (voiced by Robyn Dempsey). Minna is an only child who lives with her father. Daily, she is reminded of the fact that her mother left her father to pursue a singing career when she was just a young girl. In the present...

The Flood (2020)

The Flood tells a brutal story of pain, suffering and revenge. We witness the introduction of Jarah (Alexis Lane) who has a husband Waru (Shaka Cook) and a young daughter named Binda. When Jarah is taken away from her land and removed from her family, she is used...

Trolls World Tour (2020)

Continuing on from where we last left our loveable Trolls, life is excellent for Queen Poppy and her fellow Trolls… until! The Queen of the Hard Rock Trolls begins to take over every Troll kingdom. Now the Pop Trolls will come together with a plan to not only save...

No Country for Old Men (2007)

Set in rural Texas, No Country for Old Men tells the story of three key characters in the one film.  Our first character is Llewelyn (Josh Brolin) who discovers the aftermath of a shootout which appears to be from a major drug deal gone wrong. Llewelyn...

The Black String (2018)

Jonathan (Frankie Muniz) is a single man who works at a local convenience store.  Lonely and sick of being single, Jonathan even gets envious when he sees the couple visiting his store.  One night, while watching TV, an ad appears on his screen advertising...

Rent-A-Pal (2020)

Set around a time when VHS tapes were still our primary source of entertainment, David (Brain Landis Folkins) is a lonely, single man. He lives with his unwell mother, taking care of her daily, and has his own room in the basement. Currently, David is seeking a...

Sky Sharks (2020)

The film begins with a plane full of passengers who are soon attacked by what appears to be Zombie-like Nazis flying around on sharks. The aircraft is attacked, and a horrific blood bath begins. We are then introduced to a small group of geologists who are currently...

A Call To Spy (2020)

Set during the start of WWII, the British need help and are running out of options. Winston Churchill gives orders to create a brand-new agency unlike anything before. The film introduces us to Vera Atkins (Stana Katic) who is assigned to oversee this and handle...