Snare of Evil
2025
Directed by Jan Haluza
User Rating
Intensity
Veronika and Mirek try to revive their relationship with a horror-themed Valentine’s trip to the Slavkov Forest, known as the “Knot of Evil.” The tour group includes anxious guide Alex; Ludmila, a detective novel fan sent by her kids; Honza, an extroverted gay journalist seeking a big story; and David and Dana, a married couple who reflect what Veronika and Mirek fear becoming. The bus visits historic massacre sites that seem unimpressive at first, but after Veronika discovers a strange doll, eerie changes unfold. Tensions rise as the travelers’ darker sides emerge—fear, aggression, and suspicion lead to growing hostility. A haunting cry echoes through the woods, suggesting the presence of a mythical being tied to the Slavic legend of the Navka, a spirit from the realm of the dead.
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- Director
- Jan Haluza
- Written by
- Jan Haluza
- Composer
- Ondřej Brousek
- Cinematographer
- Viktor Smutný
- Origin country
- Czech Republic
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Language
- Czech
- TMDB
- 4.6/10 (5 votes)
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Crew
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