Movies and TvShows featuring "folk-horror" theme.
The Rathods may look like a normal family, but they have been reeling under the evil sight, 'nazar' of a supernatural entity, a Daayan. And once fallen, it never leaves…
After tracing the origin of a disturbing supernatural affliction to a wealthy family's ancestral gravesite, a team of paranormal experts relocates the remains—and soon discovers what happens to those who dare to mess with the wrong grave.
In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life becomes a long list of chores and expectations. Day after day, she is increasingly trapped in a murky and lonely path leading to evil thoughts, until the possibility of committing a shocking act of violence seems like the only way out of her inner prison.
A boy and his stepmother fear for their safety after an eerie creature resembling the boy's recently deceased father visits them.
Robin of Sherwood follows the adventures of Robin Hood, a heroic outlaw who fights against the tyranny of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham in medieval England. With his band of Merry Men, Robin robs from the rich and gives to the poor, all while evading capture and defending the oppressed.
In 1630s New England, a family is banished from their plantation and starts a small farm in the wilderness. When their baby goes missing, the family suspects witchcraft. As their faith wavers, they accuse each other of being witches and face horrifying consequences.
Over the Garden Wall follows the story of two brothers, Wirt and Greg, who find themselves lost in a strange and enchanted forest called the Unknown. As they journey through this surreal landscape, they encounter various creatures and overcome challenges in the hopes of finding their way home.
A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.
A young soldier returned from the battlefield with his fellow comrades. He reunited with his wife, who turned out to be a wandering spirit.
Pagan Peak is a crime drama series that follows two detectives as they investigate a series of ritual murders in the Austrian Alps. The detectives must navigate through the snowy landscape and uncover the dark secrets hidden within the tight-knit community. As the body count rises, they find themselves on a treacherous journey to catch the elusive killer.
Folklore (2018) is an anthology TV show that delves into the eerie and mysterious aspects of Asian folklore. Each episode tells a unique and chilling tale, showcasing the rich and diverse stories passed down through generations. From vengeful spirits to ancient curses, Folklore takes viewers on a thrilling journey into the realm of the supernatural.
Lovecraft Country is set in the 1950s and follows an African-American man named Atticus Freeman as he embarks on a road trip across the United States in search of his missing father. Along the way, he encounters supernatural creatures, faces racism and Jim Crow laws, and delves into the mysteries of Lovecraftian horrors.
There is a rumor about this beautiful village: people get eaten here. Police officer Agawa Daigo uncovers a horrifying truth lurking in everyday life.
In a small village in South Korea, a mysterious sickness starts plaguing the residents, causing them to become violent and deranged. A police officer tries to unravel the mystery behind the sickness and discovers a dark curse that has been haunting the village for years. As the violence escalates, the officer must confront his own demons and make sacrifices to save the village from destruction.
Following her mother’s death, manga artist Sorya travels to her ancestral home in Phnom Penh, with hopes of reconnecting with her distant family and using the visit as inspiration for her work. All goes well initially. Renting an apartment in Metta, a rundown Khmer Rouge-era housing complex, her visit to her maternal relatives finds her welcomed with open arms. But Sorya’s waking hours in the apartment and its surroundings are punctuated by terrifying, bloody visions, almost as though she were a conduit for horrors of the past wanting to seep into the present.
In 1970s Los Angeles, a social worker and her children are drawn into a supernatural curse when they encounter the vengeful ghost of La Llorona, a woman who drowned her own children and now seeks to take others'. As they try to survive, they enlist the help of a disillusioned priest, who must perform a dangerous exorcism to rid them of the evil spirit.
Five old friends from university meet up for a trip to Sweden, but encounter a menacing presence in the form of a creature that stalks and kills them. As they explore the forest, strange phenomena and symbols carved on trees appear. They find an abandoned cabin with eerie necklaces and a wooden effigy. Nightmares plague them, and they discover strange puncture wounds on one of them. One friend goes missing, and they find him impaled on branches. They try to escape but are captured by a cult who worships the creature. One friend is sacrificed, while the protagonist breaks free and sets the cult members on fire. He escapes, confronts the creature, and manages to kill it before finding civilization.
Three film students go missing in a Maryland forest while filming a documentary on the Blair Witch legend. Their footage is later found, revealing their eerie encounters and mysterious disappearance.
The Medium follows the story of a female shaman in Thailand who becomes involved in a supernatural horror when she is possessed by an evil spirit. As she tries to save herself and those around her, she uncovers a curse that was profaned during a Christmas ritual, leading to a series of terrifying events. The movie explores themes of shamanism, family relationships, and the supernatural.
Tumbbad is a horror film that unfolds in the 20th century in Maharashtra. It explores themes of greed, mythology, and the consequences of one's actions. The story revolves around a cursed village and a family's pursuit of immortality through a hidden treasure guarded by a malevolent creature.