An epic documentary exploring the folk horror phenomenon from early silent films through the 'Unholy Trinity' of British film – Michael Reeves' Witchfinder General (1968), Piers Haggard's Blood On Satan's Claw (1971) and Robin Hardy's The Wicker Man (1973) – and its proliferation on British television in the 1970s, to its culturally specific manifestations in American, Asian, Australian and European horror, and its present-day revival with films like The Witch and Midsommar.

This mind-blowingly comprehensive, entertaining and accessible history lesson brims with fascinating contributions from over 50 truly insightful interviewees – creators, authors, directors, scholars and authorities – and alluring clips from hundreds of movies, both well-known touchstones and little-seen gems from all over the world.

It 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 films that are excerpted along the way.

If you have even a passing interest in folk horror or folklore, this is worth every geeky minute.

'Filled with thoughtful commentary, lush visuals and a myriad of perspectives, Woodlands Dark And Days Bewitched: A History Of Folk Horror is a must-watch that chronicles humankind's most intriguing cinematic stories.'
SlashFilm

★★★★☆
'[A] really smart deep dive into cultural criticism... overflowing with spooky fun. Not just an education in the genre's history but a lesson in how to make a film essay.'
The Guardian

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