Slavic Horror Films

A universal export genre: the slavic horror of Ancient Rus myths is almost unused on screen. Leshy, rusalka, kikimora, domovoy — our films carry these creatures across world festivals.

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Heroes of slavic horror

We do not invent fictional monsters: our script team returns to primary sources — chronicles, bylichki and ethnographic records of the 19th century.

Leshy — the master of the forest, who does not need makeup: he plays with paths and heads.
Rusalka — not a mermaid at all, but the drowned dead, the danger of rivers and fields.
Kikimora — a domestic demon that lives in the house and tidies at night.
Domovoy — the soul of the home, which knows the family's secrets better than anyone.
Babay, Anchutka, the Shulikun — the smaller spirits of pagan Rus.

Why the niche is empty and promising

Slavic or pagan horror has almost no competition: the global audience knows the theme superficially, and the Russian audience is starving for honest native fear. A feature slavic horror film is the chance to claim this niche before it fills up.

How we make slavic horror

Step 1

Sources and myth

Choosing the creature and the fear concept based on primary folklore.

Step 2

Script and world

A slavic horror script and the atmosphere of the world where the myth lives.

Step 3

Filming

Shooting in Russian nature: forests, rivers, villages, old houses.

Step 4

Post-production

Editing, sound and effects that make the myth alive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the international audience understand slavic horror?

Yes. This is exactly the niche that festivals treat as novelty: a national myth in an honest genre form. Our projects have 14 awards worldwide.

Is slavic horror a folk fairy-tale?

No. It is horror: fear, darkness and real stakes. Folklore is the source, not the decoration.

What format is best to start with?

A short slavic horror film (3–15 min) is the fastest route to the first award; a feature is the route to the large audience.

Do you mix with Russian horror?

Yes, we make both russian horror and slavic mythology, and often combine them in one project.