SNARE OF EVIL

Veronika and Mirek are going through a difficult time in their relationship, and he decides to treat her to an unusual experience: a horror-themed tour for Valentine's Day, following the trail of mysterious crimes. The destination is the Slavkov Forest, nicknamed "the knot of evil." Other characters join them on the journey: Alex, the nervous guide; Ludmila, a mystery novel enthusiast; Honza, an extroverted influencer looking for a scoop; and the couple Dana and David, who represent a potential warning to Veronika and Mirek. With each stop on the tour, however, something begins to change. When Veronika discovers a strange doll and sinister voices echo through the woods, plausibility gives way to the paranormal: the legend of Navka, a spirit from Slavic mythology, seems to come to life. The journey turns into a nightmare from which there seems to be no escape.

Born on May 27, 1987, in Olomouc (Czech Republic), Jan Haluza is a director and screenwriter known for his approach that blends psychological tension, folklore, and dark atmospheres. After training in writing and directing, he has directed several film and television projects, including the comedy Deníček moderního fotra (2021) and the series Anenský pramen (2023). In 2025, he directed two very different works: the teen heist movie High School Heist and the supernatural horror film Snare of Evil, for which he also co-wrote and edited.