Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest (2020) | Movie

Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest movie

🎬 Title: Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest / Яга. Кошмар тёмного леса

Beware of the witch lurking in the shadows.

Story: A young family relocates to a new apartment on the city’s outskirts. The nanny they hire for their newborn daughter quickly earns their trust. However, the older son, Egor, begins to express his fears about the strange behavior exhibited by the woman. Unfortunately, his parents dismiss his concerns. The surveillance cameras set up by the father seem to show everything is normal. One fateful day, Egor returns home only to discover that both the nanny and his little sister have vanished. To make matters worse, his parents appear to be in a trance, utterly unaware that they had a daughter. Determined to find answers, Egor teams up with his friends in a search that reveals the shocking truth: the nanny is an ancient Slavic demon known as Baba Yaga.

⭐ Rating: 6.359 (365 votes)

📅 Release date: 2020-02-27

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 36m

🎭 Genres: Horror

🎬 Director: Svyatoslav Podgaevsky

✍️ Writers: Ivan Kapitonov, Svyatoslav Podgaevsky, Nataliya Dubovaya

🌍 Country: Russia

🏢 Production Companies: QS Films, Non-Stop Productions

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $1,398,488

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👥 Cast: Oleg Chugunov (Egor), Glafira Golubeva (Dasha), Artem Zhigulin (Anton), Igor Khripunov (Mrachnyy), Svetlana Ustinova (Tatyana, nanny), Aleksey Rozin (Alexey, father), Maryana Spivak (Yuliya, stepmother), Marta Timofeeva (Seta), Daniil Filippov, Evgeniya Evstigneeva (Egor’s mother)

Editor’s Note: Here’s a brief overview of Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest (2020): This film is firmly rooted in the horror genre, yet it offers a unique, personal touch. Under the direction of Svyatoslav Podgaevsky, the narrative maintains a steady pace and a striking sense of place. The performances by Oleg Chugunov, Glafira Golubeva, and Artem Zhigulin are both grounded and authentic. With a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes, the pacing is deliberate, ensuring no scene overstays its welcome. Reception has varied, so approach it for its atmospheric quality. Its tagline—“Beware of the witch lurking in the shadows.”—captures its essence well. If the premise intrigues you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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