Dead Swallows (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2018, Dead Swallows is a thriller film directed by Natalya Pershina, running about 93 minutes. “The forces of evil - it is a bad company.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sasha, a singer at a musical theatre, persuades his friend Kulik to take him to a remote sacred place for fishing. Soon they find out that wood spirits live here. Kulik warns Sasha to ask them of nothing and not to fool the evil spirit, but he breaks the taboo — and now the spirits demand blood payment. Kulik faces a difficult choice: to leave Sasha in the forest and escape, or pull him out and pay with his life.
Who’s in it. Dead Swallows stars Valeriy Barinov, Aleksandr Bashirov, Evgeniy Okorokov and Oleg Bilik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Dead Swallows has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Swallows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Swallows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Swallows (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Swallows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Swallows worth watching?
- Dead Swallows holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Swallows?
- Dead Swallows stars Valeriy Barinov, Aleksandr Bashirov, Evgeniy Okorokov, Oleg Bilik and Marta Kozlova.
- When was Dead Swallows released?
- Dead Swallows was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.