Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror
Directed by Kier-La Janisse
Explore the rural roots, occult creeds and cultural lore that continue to shape international cinema. From writer/director/co-producer Kier-La Janisse comes "a seductive mega-text" (Indiewire) through the history of folk horror, featuring clips from over 200 films and interviews with more than 50 filmmakers, authors and scholars. Severin Films presents this "astounding achievement" (Screen Anarchy) that Rue Morgue calls "an unprecedented journey into where folk horror has been, where it's going and ultimately what it says about humanity." A SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE
This acclaimed documentary is a mega text through the history of folk horror, exploring the rural roots, occult creeds and cultural lore that continue to shape international cinema.
Cast: Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer, Piers Haggard, Abraham Castillo Flores, Adam Scovell
Member Reviews
Practically a college course in horror.
Well, this just doubled my "to be watched" list.
Poetry
Frequent Rewatch while working in my office-- The insights and revelations are classic. Folk Horror is equivalent to Folk Wisdom in the Modern World... Wonderful Reminders and recommend to anyone who wishes to connect deeply with the concept of Psychogeography.
Haha, did not meant to hit enter early! Continuation of my review: I was recommended this documentary while watching a youtuber cover the subject of folk horror—I got shudder for some movies I wanted to see and Dragula, but I stumbled over this again tonight and felt compelled to watch. And there are no regrets, despite the length this was one of the most engrossing documentaries I’ve seen in a while. The commentary on colonialism and exploration of that aspect of folk horror was thought provoking, I’d seen it explored on a surface level but not quite like this. I’d definitely watch an entire series on this topic. Will be rewatching with friends at a later date.