Konstantin Ershov

A master of horror and fantasy, Konstantin Ershov was born in 1920 in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now St. Petersburg, Russia). He was active as a director from the mid-1950s until the late-1970s, leaving his mark primarily in the genres of horror and fantasy, with his most renowned films including "Viy" and "The Humpbacked Horse". Despite the lack of recognition at major film festivals, Ershov's unique blend of Russian folklore narratives with elements of suspense and the supernatural has left a lasting impact on the genre of horror. Konstantin Ershov, with his remarkable storytelling abilities, has forever imprinted on the hearts of audiences, a vivid world where fantasy and fear intertwine in the most captivating manner.