7 Folk Horror Films That Bring Ancient Fears to Life
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A man’s greed drives him to steal gold from a monstrous deity named Hastar. Each visit to the hidden lair deepens his obsession, revealing that some treasures demand deadly sacrifices.
Dani travels with her boyfriend to a remote Swedish village for a rare midsummer festival. What begins as a peaceful cultural visit turns into a disturbing journey filled with pagan rituals, tests of loyalty, and a haunting tale of grief and toxic relationships—told entirely in daylight.
A widowed social worker accidentally unleashes the vengeful spirit La Llorona, who begins haunting her children. With the help of a former priest, she fights to break the deadly curse before it destroys her family.
A shaman believes her niece is chosen by a goddess, but the girl’s violent behaviour reveals a darker possession. A large ritual meant to save her spirals into chaos in this chilling Thai horror.
A couple discovers a mysterious half-human lamb and raises it as their child. But nature wants its creation back, leading to a heartbreaking and eerie confrontation.
During the Iran–Iraq War, a mother and daughter are haunted by a djinn after a missile hits their home. The spirit feeds on fear, turning war-torn isolation into supernatural terror.
After violating a sacred ritual, a woman is cursed, and years later the curse targets her daughter. She races to uncover the truth behind a forbidden deity before time runs out.