Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

DocumentaryHistory

2021, Movie, 3h 13min

An exploration of the cinematic history of the folk horror, from its beginnings in the UK in the late sixties; through its proliferation on British television in the seventies and its many manifestations, culturally specific, in other countries; to its resurgence in the last decade.

"Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror" — documentary and history movie produced in USA and released in 2021. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 3h 13min. "Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror" is not currently available to stream in Ireland. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: United States

Director:

Kier-La Janisse

Cast:

Kier-La Janisse,

Martin Luther King Jr.,

Alice Lowe,

Richard Blackburn

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7.6

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Critic Leslie Felperin

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...this is worth every geeky minute if you’re into the genre of the title – think Witchfinder General all the way through to Midsommar.

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Critic David Ehrlich

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...unearths the history of cinematic folk horror in such loving, erudite, and seductive detail that you almost can’t wait for it to be over so you can start watching some of the 100+ films that are excerpted along the way.

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Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched delves into the history of folk horror, dissecting its evolution from the UK in the 60s to its global reach today. Through 200+ films and interviews with 50+ creatives, this documentary unfolds the genre's rural roots, occult beliefs and cultural lore, asserting its significance in contemporary cinema. A must-see for horror enthusiasts and film aficionados alike.

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