This is the only horror film I have seen that takes place in 1673 Lithuania. An isolate Jewish community has avoided the Great Plague that started in 1666. They are suspect of having created it. Hanna (Hani Furstenberg) a complex character uses the Kabbalah to create a golem to protect the village from harm from the outsiders.

This is a different version of the Frankenstein theme. As I watch Hani Furstenberg deliver half-baked lines, I kept thinking how much Jessica Chastain could have added to this film. Too many dull and lifeless characters. Even the golem was a bit dull and puny. The side story could have been written better.

Guide: No swearing. Sex scene. No nudity.

Or what you go(lem) for ... if you'll excuse the pun. Many bad things happen with good intentions at the beginning and you have exactly this happening here too. Effects are pretty decent considering the small budget this must have had (didn't look at exact numbers, but with no big names attached it's a fair assumption to make).

If you like supernatural movies you could do worse. But you could also do better. This is a decent entry into a mythological "creature" movie. I had some issues with the pacing and with character decisions, but if you are not too nit picky you might enjoy watching this to a certain degree anyway. Otherwise do not even bother

The reviews of this being "too slow" or "not a horror" are honestly missing what makes a horror movie a horror. It doesn't have to be slashers or jumpscares, horror can be tales of the strange and macabre. Like the monumental classics. This film would stand right alongside the classics of the 30s, though it has more gore. This movie is an excellent example of those alternatives. A dark story of loss, vengeance, and fear. One set in a very interesting historical time period and based on actual lore. With this, the film itself has gorgeous cinematography and a wonderful score. If you love classic horror, dark dramas, or just fine cinema then ignore the unnecessarily low reviews and check this one out.