
The Vigil
A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Release Year
2020
Runtime
88 min
Audience Score
5.8
Genres
Horror, Mystery
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A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
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