---
title: "Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/baba-yaga-terror-of-the-dark-forest-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 575088
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/baba-yaga-terror-of-the-dark-forest-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by QS Films, Non-Stop Productions, Cinema Foundation of Russia. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A family's new nanny hides a terrifying secret that threatens their newborn."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric horror centered on a creepy nanny
- Directed by Svyatoslav Podgayevsky, known for Russian horror

### Caveats & Content Note
- Rated 16+, it contains mature horror themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film features dark supernatural themes and graphic scares, making it appropriate for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, suspenseful, supernatural, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/baba-yaga-terror-of-the-dark-forest-2020#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Svyatoslav Podgaevsky
- **Networks / Studios**: QS Films, Non-Stop Productions, Cinema Foundation of Russia

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Oleg Chugunov** as *Egor*
- **Glafira Golubeva** as *Dasha*
- **Artem Zhigulin** as *Anton*
- **Igor Khripunov** as *Mrachnyy*
- **Svetlana Ustinova** as *Tatyana, nanny*
- **Aleksey Rozin** as *Alexey, father*
- **Maryana Spivak** as *Yuliya, stepmother*
- **Marta Timofeeva** as *Seta*
- **Daniil Filippov**
- **Evgeniya Evstigneeva** as *Egor's mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest?
A family hires a nanny for their newborn, but the older son suspects her frightening behavior, leading to a terrifying mystery.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Svyatoslav Podgayevsky.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What is the age rating?
It is rated 16+ for horror content.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a horror film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/575088)
- [Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yaga:_Terror_of_the_Dark_Forest)

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