The Black Monk
1988, Russian. Directed by Ivan Dykhovichnyy.
Man who talks with a ghost called Black Monk is forced to see a doctor. After the treatment, he loses his ability to communicate with the ghost, becoming angry, violent and utterly unhappy.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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- Released
- 25 January 1988
- Original title
- Чёрный монах
- Country
- Germany, Soviet Union
- Written by
- Ivan Dykhovichnyy, Sergei Solovyov
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What The Black Monk is based on
The Black Monk is based on The Black Monk (1894) by Anton Chekhov.
1894
The Black Monk
By Anton Chekhov
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The Black Monk runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is The Black Monk on?
The Black Monk isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 January 1988. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Monk?
If you liked The Black Monk, try Possession, Autumn Leaves, Winter's Tale.
Who directed The Black Monk?
The Black Monk (1988) was directed by Ivan Dykhovichnyy and stars Stanislav Lyubshin, Tatyana Drubich, Pyotr Fomenko.
What is The Black Monk based on?
The Black Monk is based on The Black Monk (1894) by Anton Chekhov.