From: mleeper@optonline.net   
      
   THE VIGIL is a horror film in a Jewish Hasidic setting.  The   
   "vigil" of the title is not the sitting shiva after a Jewish   
   funeral, but sitting with the body before the funeral, as tradition   
   demands the body never be left alone.  THE VIGIL seems to crank up   
   the supernatural aspect of the "shomer", tying it specifically to   
   protecting the body from demons.   
      
   There are some interesting touches.  For example, the main   
   character is attending an ex-Hasidic support group, and there are   
   many Jewish references in the set design, which is rich rather than   
   spare.   
      
   The film's style seems inspired by Darren Aronofsky and (less   
   likely) Guy Maddin.  But the story is still basically a ghost   
   story, and while it is atmospheric and effective, it does not go   
   much further than other horror films.   
      
   One problem is that the subtitles for the Yiddish dialogue are in   
   fairly small print.  Another is the loud and strident score and   
   sound design.   
      
   Released 02/26/21.  Rating: low 0 (-4 to +4)   
      
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