Omut

I have always been interested in thought-provoking and unpredictable stories about closed communities where people from ordinary cities get and where they're changed forever. As an example, I can name "Solstice" and "The Wicker Man". Now I want to write about the film "Omut" which, in my opinion, is not inferior to the best representatives of the horror genre with ethnic motives.

The plot centers on a woman named Lyuba, whose husband Sergei constantly humiliates, beats and insults her. The woman is sick and tired of her husband's behavior and she decides to leave him. This is the point where really interesting things start to happen both intriguing and frightening.

The fact is that Lyuba and her friends travel to a separate island, where there is a small but very colorful community. Local residents live according to old rituals and are able to summon spirits of other worlds. And they are the ones who should give Lyuba confidence and change her attitude towards life.

The interesting thing here is that you don't fully know whether there is mysticism in this story, or whether it's more of a thriller. The authors play riddles with us, which are very interesting to solve, and the closer the ending is, the more the tension increases.

The film is definitely worth watching for fans of the genre and those who like to solve intricate mysteries.