“The Blair Witch Project” changed the face of the genre and made a massive cultural impact by inventing folklore that felt remarkably real. I …continue reading Folk Horror: The Blair Witch Folklore
A collection of Appalachian horror stories from a trio of talented writers, “The Devil’s Backbone” is uneven but far from uninteresting. The Devil’s Backbone …continue reading Fiction Friday: The Devil’s Backbone
Gory and disturbing, with points for originality, “Faith of Dawn” is a strange, suspenseful story aimed at fans of folk horror. A small Florida …continue reading Now Read This: Faith of Dawn
“Baghead” is a beautifully made film that does a lot right but fails to live up to its potential or fully deliver on its …continue reading Reel Review: Baghead (2024)
Though it’s not high art, “The Devonsville Terror” is a surprisingly smart B-movie boasting strong themes and strong entertainment value. Watching a movie on …continue reading Flashback Friday: The Devonsville Terror (1983)
A folk horror ripe with supernatural terror like “Eyes of Fire” should have been enough for such a talented director to get more work. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Eyes of Fire (1983)
A bold and stunningly photographed film, “Luz: The Flower of Evil” is an enigmatic parable of the mysteries of faith and the human condition. …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: “Luz: The Flower of Evil” (2019)
“Somna” from Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay lives up to the hype — a gorgeous blend of creeping terror and haunting folk horror. Fans of …continue reading Now Read This: Somna Issue #1
Revisiting Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow” with adult eyes makes me yearn for the innocence and susceptibility to fear and wonder of my youth. When I …continue reading Childhood Horror: Sleepy Hollow (1999)
In “The Pocket Film of Superstitions”, Tom Lee Rutter uses every trick in the book to deliver a creative, fantastic film of wonder. The …continue reading Reel Review: The Pocket Film Of Superstitions (2023)
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