La Ex (2021) May 2026

Vera Kincheva’s portrayal of the aggrieved Katya is noted as a highlight, giving the film a grounded emotional core.

Watch the review from Gruesome Magazine for a deeper dive into the film's supernatural themes and festival reception: La Ex (2021)

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 Vera Kincheva’s portrayal of the aggrieved Katya is

Reviewers have highlighted several elements that make La Ex a noteworthy addition to the horror genre: The Plot: A Digital Ghost Story Reviewers have

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 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.