The Witch: Revenge (2024), originally titled The Witch of Konotop ( Конотопська відьма ), is a Ukrainian supernatural horror film that blends ancient folklore with the harrowing modern reality of the 2022 Russian invasion. Directed by Andrii Kolesnyk, the film serves as both a visceral genre piece and a cinematic act of defiance, channeling national trauma into a narrative of supernatural retribution. Plot Overview and Folklore Roots

The witch is waiting.

, an ancient witch who long ago renounced her dark powers to live a peaceful life after falling in love with a mortal man named

Driven by intense grief and rage, Olena reclaims her dark abilities to embark on a "blood-soaked quest" for justice, subjecting the soldiers responsible to increasingly cruel and horrifying acts of retribution. Production & Cast Highlights