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The Golem

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During an outbreak of a deadly plague, a mystical woman must save her tightknit Jewish community from foreign invaders -- but the entity she conjures to protect them is a far greater evil.

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Critics Consensus

A chillingly effective horror story rooted in rich folklore, The Golem blends centuries-old stories with timely themes to powerful effect.

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John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter 02/01/2019
The English-language Israeli production may not wow stateside genre fans, but its approach to the source material is emotionally and intellectually sincere, enacted seriously, if not always engrossingly, by cast and crew. Go to Full Review Noel Murray Los Angeles Times 01/31/2019
A well-crafted and idiosyncratic supernatural thriller, the film plays like a mix of "Frankenstein," "The Witch," and some of the Coen brothers' more explicitly Jewish movies. Go to Full Review Dave Golder Radio Times 11/27/2024
3/5
The re-imagined golem is a intriguing twist that reflects the film's ambitious and intelligent themes. Go to Full Review Ryan Larson Ghastly Grinning 06/24/2020
The Golem is a gorgeous movie that pays respect to it's roots while also updating the legend, quite terrifyingly, to be relevant with the times. It's a feminist historical set piece that is sure to fcatch your eye, a home run of a debut film. Go to Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed 04/11/2020
2.5/5
Unfortunately, the first part lingers on too long and ends up testing the viewer's patience and care for the characters before the creature shows up and things take a turn for the more interesting. Go to Full Review Laura Pacheco Mora EscribiendoCine 12/03/2019
5/10
Despite having violence almost forced into its narrative, The Golem is a reflection on maternity. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Floyd W @RT64656489 10/19/2024 I thought this was a brilliant depiction of a golem. I was getting tired of Hollywood movies showing a golem as a ten foot mud creature. It was wonderful to see a golem written by someone in the Jewish community. See more Alex R @RT86996522 09/01/2024 It's a movie about oppression, but not very well done. More like an Lifetime Channel movie or a lot of Turkish movies that are out like Ertugrul. I tried it after watching Demon (Poland, 2015), which was excellent. It's not even in the same ballpark. See more 10/31/2022 A poignant examination of grief through a new take on a classic piece of Jewish folklore. Definitely a hidden gem. See more Dick C @Joshua19930826 04/04/2022 I like this type of genre, Religious, especially "the Jewish Frankenstein" based on its legend... BTW, it's shot in Kyiv, Ukraine, which is in war... See more 02/04/2022 We were excited for the "new" take on folklore but this movie is laughably bad. The acting is horrible, the writing is unintentionally hilarious (modern American idiom in 17th-century Lithuania), and the music seems meant for a 1995 action-thriller. See more 01/13/2022 It's slow and at times disinteresting but overall it held my attention long enough for it to get good. I was fascinated by the idea of the Golem and how they could bring him to life. I did my own research after this film which I ultimately found more interesting than the film itself. See more Read all reviews
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Doron Paz

Director

Yoav Paz

Director

Hani Furstenberg

Hanna

Ishai Golan

Benjamin

Brynie Furstenberg

Perla

Adi Kvetner

Jacob

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Movie Info

Synopsis During an outbreak of a deadly plague, a mystical woman must save her tightknit Jewish community from foreign invaders -- but the entity she conjures to protect them is a far greater evil.
Director
Doron Paz, Yoav Paz
Producer
Shalom Eisenbach
Screenwriter
Ariel Cohen
Distributor
Epic Pictures
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 1, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 5, 2019
Runtime
1h 35m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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