“One of the best horror films of all time.” –Indiewire

Based on the classic novella by Nikolai Gogol, VIY is a visually sumptuous, exceptionally eerie, gothic horror fantasy film like none other! Often regarded as the first true horror film ever produced in the Soviet Union, Konstantin Yershov and Georgiy Kropachyov’s phantasmagorical masterpiece tells the story of a seminary student who must spend three nights with the corpse of a beautiful young witch. But when she rises from the dead to seduce him, it will summon a nightmare of fear, desire and the ultimate demonic mayhem. Bursting with startling imagery and stunning practical effects (including a host of demons and the unforgettable titular monster), this “overlooked classic” (Paste) has influenced generations of directors for more than half a century and is still unlike any horror movie you’ve ever seen. Rarely screened and underseen, this is a creepy cinematic marvel that demands to be seen on the big screen.

Starting at 2 pm, we’ll be showing some horror-themed shorts from the Soviet Union, so come out early for an afternoon of terror.

This film is playing as part of Arkadin’s spotlight on Folk Horror From Around the World. Each Sunday features a creepy folktale-inspired horror film from a different country!

Arkadin does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. However, we encourage researching titles to determine if a screening may contain content that could be upsetting to you. Please feel free to contact us for guidance on specific films. Information about content can also be found on Common Sense Media, IMDB and DoesTheDogDie.com, as well as through general internet searches.

THEATER POLICIES

All seats are first-come, first-served.

The theater opens one hour prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events when the theater will open at the event’s start time.

All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.

Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.

If you’ve purchased advance tickets, when you arrive, please give your name at the concession counter to check in.

Tickets are returnable by sending a request through the contact form located on our About Us page prior to showtime.

When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.

All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.

Please respect your fellow movie-goers by remaining quiet and refraining from using your cell phone throughout the screening.