Wissenswertes

Nikolay Stepanov who plays the demon Viy, was a circus artist. He was cast for his strength, because costume of the creature was extremely heavy.

Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.

Directorial debuts of Georgiy Kropachyov and Konstantin Ershov.

Final film of Nikolay Stepanov.