The Widow (2020): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
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.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Ivan Minin
- Original language
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Russian
- Studio
- QS Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
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- 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
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.
- Director Ivan Minin
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Oleg Chugunov as Nikita - Margarita Bychkova as Zoya
- Anastasiya Gribova as Christina
- Ilya Agapov as Ilya
Also Starring in The Widow
· 3 more- Alexey Aniskin Lyosha
- Viktoriya Potemina Vika
- Konstantin Nesterenko Andrey
The Widow Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 39/100, strongest in sensory experience (55) and weakest in character & emotion (30).
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.
The Widow Box Office
The Widow grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- International
- $1.1M
The Widow Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer THE WIDOW Trailer (2021) Found Footage Horror
The Widow Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Les Pokrov” and “Лес Покров”.
- Also known as
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- 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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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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