Hater (2026)
Хейтер
Director: Maxim Boev
Cast: Konstantin Kryukov, Pavel Derevyanko, Lyubov Aksyonova, Angelina Dobrorodnova, Agniya Ditkovskite
A shadowy troll, hidden behind a mask of anonymity, orchestrates a devastating campaign of chaos. Their taunts and provocations slowly lure a diverse cast—from celebrities to everyday users—into bitter confrontations. What starts as online harassment spirals beyond the screen, shattering real-world relationships, careers, and the trust that binds people together. As a desperate search unfolds to unmask the source of this vicious tide, it soon becomes clear that exposing the culprit might trigger consequences no one saw coming.
More About This Film
Hater is a Russian drama about an anonymous online provocateur whose campaigns against other people gradually move from the digital world into everyday life. Public figures and ordinary users are drawn into conflicts that begin with posts and comments but increasingly affect relationships, careers and trust.
The film explores contemporary internet culture through a mixture of drama, romance and social satire. Eduard Chekmazov, Nikita Chernov and Yana Chernova lead the ensemble, with Pavel Derevyanko and Agnia Ditkovskyte among the supporting cast.
- The original Russian title is Хейтер.
- Directed by an independent Russian production team.
- Produced by Viking-ST.
- Runtime is approximately 82 minutes.
- The film was released theatrically in Russia on April 9, 2026.