Red Ghost (Krasnyy prizrak) is a Russian war film that blends the harsh realities of World War II with elements of legend and supernatural intrigue. Directed by Andrey Bogatyrev, the film tells the story of a mysterious Soviet soldier who becomes a symbol of hope and resistance against the Nazi forces. Set against the brutal backdrop of the Eastern Front, Red Ghost offers a unique take on the war film genre, combining intense action with a haunting narrative that explores the line between man and myth.
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00:00Hi, MysteryRecapped here. Today, I'm going to explain a war horror movie called The Red Ghost.
00:07Spoilers ahead. Watch out and take care.
00:13The movie begins in December 1941, during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.
00:18We see a German military truck stopping at a snowy location.
00:22The soldiers then get out of the vehicle, along with a captured Russian couple.
00:26The man has a sack on his head, and when it is removed, he is revealed to be dressed like Hitler.
00:31This offends the Nazis, but the man explains that they are just actors, performing in a theater.
00:36Hearing this, the soldiers ask them to perform an act.
00:39The wife is hesitant, fearing they will be killed anyway, but the husband agrees to try.
00:44He then puts on a desperate act, pretending to be Hitler.
00:47However, the Germans are not impressed by the performance, and tell him to stop.
00:51The commander then directs his men to kill the couple.
00:56At this moment, gunfire erupts out of nowhere, leaving all the German soldiers dead.
01:01Moments later, the mysterious sniper who took them down appears.
01:04It turns out he is a Nazi hunter, known as Red Ghost, who is infamous for killing thousands of German soldiers.
01:11As a result, the enemies are currently hunting him down, with a large bounty placed on his head.
01:16The Red Ghost then begins ripping off the badges of the dead soldiers.
01:19He steals some of their food, and even shares it with the woman.
01:22The couple is very thankful to him, and asks for his name, but he ignores them, and leaves.
01:27In the following scene, we see a group of Soviet soldiers who have become separated from their unit,
01:32and are trying to find their way back in heavy snow.
01:35The group includes the squad leader, Ded, and his team members, Politruk, Kostya, Moriachok, and a female nurse named Vera.
01:43There is also a wounded man named Kolya, who is being carried on a stretcher.
01:47Moments later, Ded and Kostya discover a young boy who is nearly frozen to death.
01:51The boy's name is Simpleton, and he tries to explain that he is a Soviet soldier.
01:55Kostya then examines his coat, and discovers no weapon or anything suspicious.
01:59At this point, we learn that Kostya has a scar on his one eye, and is also mute.
02:04Although they are suspicious of Simpleton being a German spy, Ded still decides to take him along.
02:10As they continue, the journey becomes more difficult, as snow begins to fall heavily.
02:14They then walk past the corpses of frozen soldiers, and decide to spend the night in the ruins.
02:20Later, they gather around a bonfire to warm themselves.
02:23Everyone starts chatting, except Simpleton, who observes them from a distance.
02:27Kolya then begins cracking jokes to lighten everyone's mood, but moments later, he passes away due to his injuries, shocking everyone.
02:34Vera cries a lot and grieves for him, and it's clear that Kolya meant a lot to her.
02:39The following morning, several Nazis arrive at the site where the Red Ghost had killed their soldiers.
02:44As they clean up the place, they discuss how he has eliminated 61 Germans in just two months.
02:50Hearing this, the Chief Commander orders Captain Braun and his subordinate, Klein, to find this man as soon as possible.
02:56The Soviets, on the other hand, continue on their journey and soon arrive at a small cottage.
03:01It appears to be abandoned as a result of the German attack.
03:04Moriachok goes to check first, and summons his companions after determining that it is safe.
03:09Inside, he discovers a table set with vodka and snacks.
03:13He tries to drink it, but Kostya suddenly shows up and stops him.
03:16This ensues an argument between the two, as Moriachok is adamant on drinking the vodka.
03:21But the leader, Dead, reveals that it is a German trap set for partisans with poisoned food and vodka.
03:28The rest of the group soon follows, and we see that Vera is heavily pregnant.
03:32Dead and Politruk explore the house and discover the inhabitants who have been killed in the barn.
03:37They then cover the bodies with a blanket found nearby.
03:40In another scene, Braun's team is seen driving through the snow.
03:43Klein tells them where the Red Ghost is operating, how many people he has killed, and in which village.
03:49However, Braun interrupts by asking whether he likes saunas.
03:52Klein responds that he doesn't, but Braun implies that he is more interested in the sauna than the Red Ghost.
03:58Hearing this, Klein mentions that there is an abandoned village nearby with a great working bathhouse.
04:03He also assures Braun that the sector is clear and there are no enemies present.
04:08Back in the house, Dead decides they must go to the nearby village for food and matches.
04:12Vera is not feeling well, so she decides to stay behind with Moriachok as her guard.
04:17However, as soon as the others depart, the Germans arrive at the same house.
04:22When Vera sees them, she quickly hides beneath a large chest.
04:25Klein shows Braun the poisoned food on the table.
04:27Boasting that it is his work that has successfully killed many Russians.
04:32Meanwhile, Moriachok catches up with his friends who have not traveled too far.
04:36He informs them that the Germans have arrived at the farm and Vera is in danger.
04:40Polytruk punches him in the face and scolds him for leaving her alone.
04:44However, Moriachok claims that he went outside to urinate, saw the Germans, and fled because he could not fight them alone.
04:50The group is now forced to devise a plan to save Vera.
04:53They stand back with their rifles and keep an eye on the Germans in case they leave.
04:57Back at the house, the soldiers prepare a bathhouse for Braun.
05:00They start playing with a pig, but Braun soon appears and shoots the animal dead.
05:04He orders them not to play with their food and be more serious.
05:08Meanwhile, Vera continues to observe them silently from her hiding position.
05:12Elsewhere, Simpleton talks with Dead and inquires what's wrong with Kostya's eye.
05:17The leader reveals that a long time ago, Kostya stole an apple from his garden.
05:22Dead fired a shot into the sky to scare him, but he slipped and got his eye impaled by a branch.
05:27Dead admits that he still feels guilty for the incident.
05:30On the other hand, Klein warns Braun not to go to the bathhouse because the Red Ghost is nearby.
05:35This enrages the captain and he starts chastising his subordinate.
05:39Meanwhile, another soldier named Gunther hears Vera's movements under the chest.
05:43He then opens the chest and is shocked to discover her inside.
05:47He tries to protect her and leave quietly, but Braun notices something strange and asks him what happened.
05:52In the end, Gunther is forced to admit that someone is hiding in the chest.
05:56Following this, Braun begins interrogating Vera with Gunther as the translator.
06:00The latter appears sympathetic towards her and reassures her that they won't hurt her.
06:03Vera then reveals that she is eight months pregnant and that the house belongs to her.
06:08However, Klein notices that she is not in any of the photographs hanging in the room and suspects she's lying.
06:15Vera then changes her story, explaining that she fled from a neighboring village and sought refuge here.
06:19Unfortunately, trouble arises when Klein discovers her military uniform and ID in the corner, revealing that she is a soldier.
06:26She begins to panic and pleads with them not to kill her, but to no avail.
06:30Klein begins to brutally beat her up, causing Gunther to run outside and vomit.
06:35Sometime later, Klein throws the bloody and barefoot Vera out of the house.
06:39The Soviet soldiers who were observing the house from a distance are horrified.
06:43Dead declares that Vera cannot be saved and they must leave.
06:46However, Simpleton suddenly rushes forward and crawls to the front perimeter trench.
06:51Morya Chok notices this and follows him as well.
06:53The two then easily eliminate three German guards in the trench.
06:57On the other hand, Klein decides to hang Vera.
06:59But one of the older soldiers objects, saying it's too harsh a punishment for a pregnant woman.
07:04Klein agrees and decides to shoot her instead.
07:06Vera then begins cursing at him and claims that God will punish him for his crimes.
07:10When Gunther translates her words, Klein hesitates to kill her.
07:14He hands the gun to Gunther, saying he has two minutes to execute the woman.
07:18At this moment, someone shoots the soldier in the head and kills him.
07:21It turns out the Red Ghost has arrived and he throws several grenades at the house.
07:26Vera takes this opportunity to run away through the fence.
07:28The Soviet soldiers also begin attacking the Germans.
07:31And with the help of the Red Ghost, they manage to kill the majority of the Nazis.
07:35Meanwhile, Braun, who was in the bathroom, runs naked into the barn seeking refuge.
07:40The Red Ghost soon arrives at the bathhouse, where Klein pours boiling water on him.
07:45Klein then tries running away, but he trips and hits his forehead on a log, knocking him out.
07:49He wakes up shortly after, but pretends to be dead.
07:52The Red Ghost isn't faring any better, as he too loses consciousness due to the severe burns on his body.
07:58After eliminating everyone, the Soviet soldiers breathe a sigh of relief and bring the unconscious Red Ghost inside.
08:04They gather around the table and begin eating the food left by the Germans.
08:08They discuss what to do next, when suddenly, Vera starts having contractions.
08:13Fortunately, Dad has some experience in delivering babies, so he and Simpleton help her with the process.
08:18After a long struggle, she finally gives birth to a healthy boy and everyone celebrates the moment.
08:23Elsewhere, we see Braun dressed as a woman, running out onto the road in front of a group of Germans.
08:29The group is led by the same officer who initially tasked him with hunting the Red Ghost.
08:33He is repulsed by Braun's appearance and stares at him with a disappointed look.
08:38Shortly after, the Red Ghost awakens and begins to prepare his rifle.
08:42He doesn't say a word and simply leaves the house.
08:45The Soviets deduce from his behavior that the Germans are nearby, so they prepare for battle.
08:49Outside the house, Klein finally gets up and starts running away.
08:53In the next scene, a large number of German troops surround the house and begin their attack.
08:57They start shooting grenades that destroy half of the house.
09:00Fortunately, no Russians are killed, and they begin to counterattack as well.
09:04Vera hides behind the stove while the others shoot back from cover.
09:07Dead in a fit of emotion, apologizes to Kostya for his eye and prepares to provide cover for him.
09:13As the Germans approach, the Red Ghost kills several of them and throws a bomb at the chief commander.
09:18Dead also eliminates many enemies before he himself is shot and killed.
09:22Politruk is severely injured during the fight and has his jaw dislocated.
09:27However, Moriachok punches his jaw back into place and gives him some vodka.
09:32After recovering a bit, Politruk grabs a machine gun and goes on a drunken rampage.
09:37He manages to kill four enemies before ultimately succumbing to Braun.
09:41Moments later, Moriachok is hit by a grenade and tragically loses his life.
09:45Kostya is also shot by Braun, seemingly ending his life.
09:49After killing everyone else, the Red Ghost and Braun finally come face to face.
09:54They engage in a brutal duel, first with guns, then bayonets, and then with their bare hands.
09:59In the end, the Red Ghost prevails and fatally stabs Braun with his blade.
10:03But just when the good guys seem to have prevailed, Klein appears and shoots the Red Ghost in the back, killing him.
10:09The German soldier is then taken out by a mysterious sniper from a distance.
10:13It turns out to be Vera and Simpleton, who have managed to survive with the baby.
10:19In the next scene, we see the same actor couple from the beginning of the movie.
10:22Another German group has captured the man and is beating him in front of a crowd.
10:26His wife is also there, and she watches helplessly from the sidelines.
10:30The German officer then announces that anyone who has seen the Red Ghost must come forward, or the man will be killed.
10:37When no one responds, he grabs a child and threatens to shoot him.
10:40Seeing this, the actor finally speaks up.
10:43He describes how the Red Ghost rescued him and killed the Germans a few days ago.
10:47He's not scared this time, and begins to openly curse the Germans.
10:50The Nazi officer is enraged upon hearing this, and orders his soldiers to execute him.
10:55However, a sniper shoots the commander and several other Germans, killing them on the spot.
11:00The actor and his wife also attack a few Germans with their bare hands and kill them.
11:04In the aftermath, the sniper searches the dead Germans, removes their badges, and steals any food or weapons.
11:11The actor looks at him and realizes he is a different person, but he remains silent.
11:15As the movie ends, we learn that the man is actually Kostya, who has survived and taken on the role of the Red Ghost.
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