Snare of Evil (2025)
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.
Director: Jan Haluza
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Sabina Rojková as Veronika |
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Ivan Lupták as Alex |
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Janek Gregor as Mirek |
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Nelly Řehořová as Anna / Navka |
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Valérie Zawadská as Ludmila |
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Ivana Uhlířová as Dana |
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Petr Uhlík as Honza |
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Jan Jankovský as David |
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Miroslav Kumhala as Fejt |
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Jakub Volák as Jan |
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Miloš Kameník as Ebner |
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Bohuslav Kalva as Stařík (hlas) |
| Directing | Jan Haluza | Director |
| Writing | Jan Haluza | Writer |
| Camera | Viktor Smutný | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Roman Čapek | Sound |
| Sound | Ondřej Brousek | Original Music Composer |