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The Widow (2020): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Widow is a 2020 horror thriller directed by Ivan Minin, starring Oleg Chugunov as Nikita, Margarita Bychkova and Anastasiya Gribova. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Its Echo Score is 39/100.

worldwide gross
$1.1M
Echo Score
39
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The Widow (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Ivan Minin
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
Russian
Studio
QS Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Widow About?

The premise of The Widow without spoilers.

For three decades, people have disappeared in a forested area north of St. Petersburg, their bodies occasionally found naked. In 2017, a volunteer group searched for a missing teenager when all contact was abruptly lost. Local residents attribute the disappearances to a malevolent spirit known as the Limping Widow, believed to be responsible for the unsettling events that have plagued the region for years. The search for the missing teenager uncovers a chilling urban legend with a terrifying truth rooted in reality.

The Widow Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • wood
  • marsh
  • evil spirit
  • house in the woods
  • night
  • rescue team
  • possessed by evil spirit
  • search party
  • lake
  • nude woman
  • witch
  • gun
+38 more
  • flare gun
  • suicide by gunshot
  • shot in the head
  • abandoned house
  • death by drowning
  • witchcraft
  • lost in the dark
  • car
  • van
  • missing child
  • mobile phone
  • good witch
  • car crash
  • river
  • corpse
  • old newspaper
  • dragged along the ground
  • idol
  • evil witch
  • inspired by a true story
  • drowned car
  • dog
  • falling tree
  • flashlight
  • fog
  • signal
  • doll
  • grindhouse film
  • russian horror
  • found footage
  • jump scare
  • woman in jeopardy
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • man slaps a woman
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • supernatural horror
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Cast & crew

The Widow Cast & Characters

Oleg Chugunov leads the cast as Nikita, with Margarita Bychkova as Zoya and Anastasiya Gribova as Christina. Directed by Ivan Minin; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Widow

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Ratings

The Widow Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 39/100, strongest in sensory experience (55) and weakest in character & emotion (30).

39 /100

The Widow Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, The Widow delivers a lukewarm horror experience that struggles to satisfy either casual viewers or genre enthusiasts. Critics note the film’s reliance on cheap shocks and uneven performances, while some audience members acknowledge occasional atmospheric moments. The mixed feedback on story coherence and technical execution results in limited replay appeal. Consequently, the movie settles into a modest standing with modest interest for dedicated horror fans.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 32

    In terms of art and craft, the film’s cinematography oscillates between first‑person and third‑person perspectives, creating visual inconsistency that many viewers found distracting. Production design and location usage receive modest praise, yet editing fails to sustain tension. Overall, technical execution feels uneven, limiting its artistic impact.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    When evaluating character and emotion, performances are hampered by poor dubbing that renders dialogue flat and reduces emotional resonance. A few characters, such as Zoya, provide brief suspense, yet most are described as faceless and lacking distinct traits. Consequently, the ensemble fails to engage viewers on a deeper level.

  • Story & Flow 42

    In the realm of story and flow, the plot borrows heavily from The Blair Witch Project, offering familiar cursed‑forest motifs but lacking original depth. Viewers note a decent premise that quickly devolves into a predictable, slow‑moving narrative with abrupt twists. Overall, narrative coherence is uneven, diminishing sustained engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    Regarding sensory experience, the soundtrack and ambient music receive occasional commendation for matching the forest locations, yet the English dubbing is widely criticized for poor synchronization. Visual style suffers from inconsistent camera choices, while sound design remains unremarkable. Collectively, auditory and visual elements contribute modestly to mood without elevating the film.

  • Rewatch Factor 35

    The film’s rewatch factor is limited; while some viewers find occasional creepiness entertaining, the overall pacing, repetitive scares, and lack of narrative payoff diminish desire for repeat viewings. Negative impressions of dubbing and character anonymity further reduce lasting appeal, making the movie more of a one‑time curiosity for dedicated horror aficionados.

Box office

The Widow Box Office

The Widow grossed $1.1 million worldwide.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.1M

International
$1.1M
Videos

The Widow Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Widow (Vdova) theatrical trailer - Ivan Minin-directed Russian horror
  • Trailer THE WIDOW Trailer (2021) Found Footage Horror
Details

The Widow Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Les Pokrov” and “Лес Покров”.

Also known as
  • Les Pokrov
  • Лес Покров
  • Vdova
  • The Widow: die Legende der Witwe
  • La Leyenda de la Viuda
  • A Viúva das Sombras
  • 诡巫
  • The Widow - Die Legende der Witwe
  • 바바 야가 검은 가시 마녀
  • Wdowa
  • Dạ Quỷ Rừng Sâu
  • 詭巫

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FAQ

The Widow FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Widow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Widow?

The Widow runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Widow released?

The Widow was released on October 2, 2020.

Who directed The Widow?

The Widow was directed by Ivan Minin.

Who is in the cast of The Widow?

The Widow stars Oleg Chugunov as Nikita, Margarita Bychkova as Zoya and Anastasiya Gribova as Christina, among 7 credited actors.

How much did The Widow make at the box office?

The Widow grossed $1.1 million worldwide.

Does The Widow have a post-credit scene?

No. The Widow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Widow in?

The original language of The Widow is Russian.

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