La Ex (2021) Apr 2026

The film is praised for its "tense atmosphere" and high-quality jump scares that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Haunted by the Past: A Look at "La Ex" (2021) In the age of digital footprints, can you ever truly delete your past? The 2021 Russian horror-thriller (also known as The Ex or The Ex-Girlfriend ), directed by Evgeniy Puzyrevskiy , explores this chilling premise through a supernatural lens. The Plot: A Digital Ghost Story La Ex (2021)

The film follows (Konstantin Beloshapka) and his fiancée Katya (Vera Kincheva), a young couple whose path to marriage is derailed by a seven-year-old social media post. As a teenager, Sasha shared a photo of his then-girlfriend, Masha, to impress his friends. Years later, even though he has moved on, the internet—and a vengeful spirit—have not. The film is praised for its "tense atmosphere"

Katya begins receiving mysterious, threatening messages from Sasha's past. What starts as psychological harassment quickly turns mystical as it's revealed that Masha took her own life, and her spirit is now intent on turning Katya's life into a nightmare. Cast and Crew Evgeniy Puzyrevskiy Sasha: Konstantin Beloshapka Katya: Vera Kincheva Oleh: Sergey Dvoynikov Jenya: Ekaterina Shumakova Why It Stands Out The Plot: A Digital Ghost Story The film

Watch the review from Gruesome Magazine for a deeper dive into the film's supernatural themes and festival reception: