The film is praised for its "tense atmosphere" and high-quality jump scares that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Watch the review from Gruesome Magazine for a deeper dive into the film's supernatural themes and festival reception: La Ex (2021)
Reviewers have highlighted several elements that make La Ex a noteworthy addition to the horror genre: The film is praised for its "tense atmosphere"
It tackles the darker side of how social networks and instant messaging influence modern relationships. The film follows (Konstantin Beloshapka) and his fiancée
Vera Kincheva’s portrayal of the aggrieved Katya is noted as a highlight, giving the film a grounded emotional core.
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.
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