The Vigil
“Say your prayers.”
Synopsis
A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Vigil Teaser Trailer #1 (2021) | Movieclips Trailers
Type: Teaser • Published 2020-12-10
Top Cast
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Dave Davis
Yakov Ronen
Lynn Cohen
Mrs. Litvak
Menashe Lustig
Reb Shulem
Malky Goldman
Sarah
Fred Melamed
Dr. Kohlberg
Nati Rabinowitz
Lane
Moshe Lobel
Lazer
Spencer Zender
Eric
Dun Laskey
Young Rubin Litvak
Hershy Fishman
Ronald Cohen
Mr. Rubin Litvak
Efraim Miller
Hersch
Lea Kalisch
Adinah
Hunter Menken
SS Soldier
Ethan Stone
Burech
Emilio Vitolo
Scott
Logan Macrae
Carson
Rob Tunstall
Mazzick
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Thomas
- Original Score
- Michael Yezerski
- Original Title
- The Vigil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, Hebrew, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Angry Adam Productions, Blumhouse Productions, BoulderLight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Thomas
Keith Thomas
Michael Yezerski
Zach Kuperstein
Brett W. Bachman
Ryan Turek, Daniel Finkelman, Melvin Ang, Jason Blum, Karen Barragan
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Thomas
Director
Keith Thomas
Writer
Adam Margules
Producer
J.D. Lifshitz
Producer
Raphael Margules
Producer
Zach Kuperstein
Director of Photography
Brett W. Bachman
Editor
Nicole Rauscher
Costume Design
Liz Toonkel
Production Design
Patrick M. Walsh
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vigil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vigil about?
A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Who directed The Vigil?
The Vigil was directed by Keith Thomas.
Who stars in The Vigil?
The principal cast of The Vigil includes Dave Davis, Lynn Cohen, Menashe Lustig, Malky Goldman, Fred Melamed.
When was The Vigil released and how long is it?
The Vigil was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did The Vigil make at the box office?
The Vigil grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Vigil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vigil was composed by Michael Yezerski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vigil?
The Vigil holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).