Woodlands Dark And Days Bewitched: A History Of Folk Horror

Rural lore of every culture-and the fear it can invoke-has long offered creative fuel for fright filmmakers the world over. This exceptional and exhaustive documentary delves into the folk horror phenomenon, from it’s dominance as a cycle in British cinema through the ’60s and ’70s, through it’s exploration by European, Asian, and American directors, with observations by over 50 creators and academics and clips from over 200 genre entries from “The Wicker Man” to “Midsommar.” 194 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; featurettes.