This Groundbreaking Yiddish Film Is Deeply Jewish ... - Kveller

(2019) is a standout entry in the horror genre that swaps standard demonic tropes for deep-rooted Jewish folklore. Directed by Keith Thomas, this "slow burn" thriller explores the psychological weight of trauma through a uniquely religious lens. The Ritual: What is a "Shomer"? The film's title refers to the Jewish practice of shemira .