6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Vigil (2020)
The Vigil (2020)
Overview
A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict, centered on personal trauma and a supernatural threat within a religious context, lacks inherent political valence. Its narrative balances subtle critiques of rigid tradition with an emphasis on individual spiritual confrontation and healing, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The movie features a cast that authentically represents a specific Hasidic Jewish community, providing a unique cultural perspective without engaging in explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on a horror story rooted in spiritual and personal trauma, and it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Jewish customs, folklore, and community with respect and depth, using them as a rich backdrop for a horror story that ultimately explores themes of trauma, healing, and the enduring nature of heritage. It depicts the faith's ability to provide comfort and structure, even amidst profound suffering. The narrative aligns with the dignity of the faith.
The film 'The Vigil' is a horror narrative exploring themes of grief, trauma, and religious faith within a specific cultural context. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its story.
The film "The Vigil" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a shomer guarding a deceased person and confronting a malevolent entity rooted in Jewish mysticism, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Vigil is an original horror film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently altered.
The Vigil is an original horror film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish any character's race before this film's depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
5.8
Critic Ratings
9.0
6.9
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