Directed by Egor Baranov, the film is known for its "Gothic noir" aesthetic, blending 19th-century history with stylized horror elements similar to Sleepy Hollow . The trilogy was unique for its release strategy, as it was originally produced as a television series but edited into three feature films for theatrical release before returning to TV format.
Gogol. Viy (2018) is the third installment in Russia’s popular Gogol film trilogy, directed by Egor Baranov. Blending horror, mystery, and historical fantasy, the film is loosely inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s classic stories “Viy” and “Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka.” It follows the young writer Nikolai Gogol as he continues investigating dark, supernatural forces plaguing a rural Ukrainian village — leading to a terrifying confrontation with the legendary demoness known as the Dark Horseman and the monstrous creature Viy.
, Nikolai Gogol continues his investigation into the "Dark Horseman" who has been terrorizing the village of Dikanka. Tormented by macabre visions, Gogol discovers that his beloved Liza is the next intended victim. To stop the slaughter, he must join forces with a cynical witch-hunter named Khoma Brut and face the ultimate ancient evil: the spirit known as What Works: Gogol. Viy (2018) - IMDb