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The Golem

An ancient legend reborn

5.7(182)20181h 35m2

A re-imagining of the old mystical folklore that follows a woman and a tight-knit Jewish community that is besieged by foreign invaders. She conjures a dangerous creature to protect them but it may be more evil than she ever imagined.

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Released
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Language
English
  • monster
  • ritual
  • legend
  • evil
  • folklore
  • ancient
  • golem
  • kids

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United States of America, Israel

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Digital / OTTRTV-MA5 Feb 2019
    • Physical5 Feb 2019
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical (limited)FrightFest London27 Aug 2018
  • BrazilBR

    • Digital / OTT16VOD5 Sept 2019
  • GermanyDE

    • Physical165 Sept 2019
  • IsraelIL

    • Theatrical24 Jan 2019
  • JapanJP

    • Digital / OTTPG1225 Oct 2019
  • RussiaRU

    • Theatrical18+4 Jul 2019
  • South KoreaKR

    • PremiereBusan International Film Festival5 Oct 2018
  • VietnamVN

    • Theatrical15 Mar 2019

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The Golem was released on 27 August 2018.

Audience reviews

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    SWITCH.

    10/30/2019

    6/10

    Emphasising humanity over inhumanity, ‘The Golem’ manages to stand out from the pack not only by being a slick-looking period piece featuring an underused monster, but also an immersive morality tale that is as hopeful as it is horrific. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-golem-a-horrifying-spin-on-jewish-folklore

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    Dr Nostromo

    4/30/2026

    6/10

    61/100 A slow but extremely compelling film taking place in the mid 17th century in a small Jewish village. A woman who, by sacred law is not allowed spiritual study, takes it upon herself to create a Golem to protect her village. Chaos ensues. With the same time period in both, it didn't come off quite as authentic as "The Witch" (few films are) but it was very well presented with excellent, personal and emotiona…

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