Podcasts about folk horror

In part 2 of our celebration of Folk Horror, Shawn, Travis, Joey, and Todd gather to discuss post-2000 Folk Horror movies and their resurgence in popularity.

The team have unearthed something terrible under the cabbages in the Welcome To Horror allotment, so it's time for “Blood On Satan's Claw”. A film in which Mr Kipling leads exceedingly angry mobs; The Master gets in trouble for playing with his snake in the woods; and Simon Williams receives the worst kind of handjob. Part of the Unholy Trinity of Folk Horror, “Blood on Satan's Claw” is the only one that features the genuinely supernatural. Originally conceived as a kind of anthology, those roots still show, but the decision to make it one tale was the correct one. Combining some of the most picturesque and beautiful imagery with some of the cruelest and horrific events to befall a seemingly innocent community; this is no mere Hammer knock-off. A marvellous script and a cast all bringing their best make for a disturbing glimpse of festering corruption, with our only hope being the intervention of harsh authoritarian powers seemingly as nasty and uncaring as the evil they confront. Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers and join us.

Welcome back to Geekz 31 Days of Horror! Tonight, we travel to the eerie shores of Summerisle to uncover the haunting mystery of The Wicker Man (1973) — one of the most influential and chilling folk horror films ever made. When Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on a remote Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, he finds a community deeply devoted to pagan rituals and ancient fertility traditions. But as his search leads him deeper into the island's beliefs — and to the charismatic Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee) — the line between faith, fear, and fanaticism blurs… until the shocking and unforgettable ending that redefined horror cinema.

On this episode, once again being in spirit of Halloween, we discuss our favorite folk horror movies! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!

Ein Reigen im Sonnenuntergang, ein Steinkreis auf der Waldlichtung, Blumen im Haar, das Ritual beginnt. Seit einigen Jahren beschreibt "Folk-Horror" unseren Grusel vor dem Archaischen. Ist die Natur belebt? Ist die Kultur oppressiv? Kommt das Unterdrückte zurück? Können uns Aufklärung und Vernunft hier draußen nicht mehr helfen? In dieser Genre-Folge sprechen Christian, Christoph und Clara Atlanta über "Folk-Horror" anhand von "Wicker Man", "Kwaidan" & "Blair Witch Project" und fragen sich, was genau eigentlich das Gruselige an der Folklore ist. Außerdem geht es um "Witchfinder General", "Blood on Satan's Claw", "Häxan", "Midsommar", "The Witch", "Longlegs" und "Weapons".

"They are bad people. They should suffer." For Episode 380, Thomas and Brandon continue their discussion of Folk Horror movies by talking about Ben Wheatley and his movie KILL LIST. Listen as they discuss Wheatley's career, what the film's original setting was, how the cast got involved in the writing process of the film, the movie's unique structure, why Ben Wheatley cut out significant moments of the film, and much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: Opening - Harrison Ford and Horror We're Watching -  (00:00:10) Recap of Folk Horror Movies (00:07:57) Intro to Kill List (00:12:39) How Kill List Got to Production (00:18:41) Favorite Scenes (00:31:12) On Set Life - (01:00:24) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:05:16) What Worked and What Didn't (01:23:09 Film Facts (01:29:31) Awards (01:31:08) Final Questions on the Movie (01:34:48) Final Questions for Thomas (01:43:19) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:51:12) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

Wenn ein Anime Fan den anderen fragt: “Hey, hast du MONONOKE gesehen?” werden 9 von 10 den STUDIO GHIBLI Klassiker PRINZESSIN MONONOKE meinen. Doch darum geht es heute nicht. Auf Netflix sind die ersten beiden Filme der MONONOKE-Trilogie erschienen, welche wiederum eine Fortsetzung der MONONOKE Serie von 2007 sind. Diese Serie ist wiederum ein Spin-Off der AYAKASHI: SAMURAI HORROR TALES Anthologie, aber wir wollen euch ja nicht verwirren!Deshalb erklären euch Sophia und René Step-by-Step, was es über die Filme und Ihre Serie zu wissen gibt, was ein MONONOKE eigentlich ist in der japanischen Mythologie und Folklore und wieso wir es hier mal mit einer ganz anderen Art von Horror zutun haben. Wer also sehr berauschenden Animationen und Bildern nicht abgeneigt ist und auch mal etwas gefordert werden möchte von einem Film, sollte die aktuelle Episode von RUHE IM SAAL nicht verpassen!——

In this episode, Tim and Johnathan dive into the grim, atmospheric world of Pumpkinhead (1988) and welcome special guest Aaron from A&B Horror to break down why this revenge-driven creature feature perfectly fits our Folk Horror theme. From rural curses to supernatural justice, we explore the movie's eerie mood, practical effects, and lasting impact on horror fans.

It's Night 2 of our 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition, and tonight we're burning bright with the one that started it all—The Wicker Man (1973).

What makes folk horror so unsettling? This episode maps the weird woods: isolated settings, old customs that refuse to die, and the outsider who realizes too late they can't leave. Shereen arrives a skeptic; Meaghan leads the tour—through forests, farmlands, and edge-of-the-map towns where tradition presses against modern life.We unpack how setting becomes a character, why slow dread beats jump scares, and how folk horror pits the past against the present. We also explore how the subgenre is evolving—think eco-anxieties and even tech-resistant towns—and share a stack of must-reads and must-watches that capture the vibe: Brom's Slewfoot, Stephen Graham Jones's The Only Good Indians, A.M. Shine's The Watchers, plus The Wicker Man and The Village. If you've ever walked into a place that felt “off” for reasons you couldn't name, this one's for you. Subscribe on your favorite platform!SpotifyApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPodchaserYoutubeDon't forget to follow us on socials too!InstagramThreadsTikTokBlueSkyFacebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"It was a headless horseman!" For Episode 379, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on Folk Horror with a mainstream version of the genre, SLEEPY HOLLOW. Listen as they discuss the history of Washington Irving's original story, how the film was originally going to be a low-budget slasher film, why Tim Burton became involved in the project, why the movie ended up filming in England over the US, how they broke new ground with their creation of the Headless Horseman, how Paramount used an early version of online marketing for the film, and more!  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content:  Opening - One Battle After Another -  (00:00:10) Early Thoughts on Sleepy Hollow (00:08:02) Recap of Folk Horror Movies (00:10:14) Intro to Sleepy Hollow (00:13:52) How Sleepy Hollow Got to Production (00:23:32) Favorite Scenes (00:44:55) On Set Life - (01:09:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:23:18) What Worked and What Didn't (01:30:40) Film Facts (01:35:15) Awards (01:35:54) Final Questions on the Movie (01:41:50) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:46:45) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

Nesse episódio, os corvos se reúnem entre as fileiras dos milharais para conversar sobre o Folk Horror (Terror Folclórico), o subgênero de Terror no qual cenários bucólicos escondem segredos macabros, cultos antigos e tradições sinistras, guardadas a sete chaves.Conversamos sobre as origens, principais obras e fizemos indicações de filmes e livros que mergulham nos horrores rurais, campestres e populares.

This time on Sticks n' Stones, we sink our teeth into Neil Jordan's 1984 fairytale Folk Horror classic The Company of Wolves. Full-Spoiler Discussion!!!Check out the visual episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ImVdCmnf8QCheck out The Horror Vision on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorvision/Join our exclusive Facebook Horror Fan Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18LsUmWw5n/Check out our merch! https://the-horror-vision.creator-spring.com

Shawn, Travis, Joey, and Todd wander off the beaten path to dabble in ancient rituals for spooky month and discuss old school (pre-1999) Folk Horror movies.

"There's no one here to help you!" For Episode 378, David and Brandon continue CineNation's series on the Folk Horror genre. Listen as the two discuss one of the biggest indie films of all time, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. Listen to learn more about the film's unorthodox style of filming, how they developed the story, how it was the first real internet movie, how the cast was affected by it, the film's lasting impact, and much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: Opening - The Last Picture Show and Peter Bogdanovich -  (00:00:10) Recap of Folk Horror Movies (00:04:47) Intro to The Blair Witch Project (00:09:23) How The Blair Witch Project Got to Production (00:18:01) Favorite Scenes (00:26:16) On Set Life - (00:55:10) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:01) What Worked and What Didn't (01:25:40) Film Facts (01:34:24) Awards (01:36:37) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:09) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:48:07) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

Step into the Halloween spirit with Jon Lee Brody and Alex Cardoza as they revisit the bold and misunderstood 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch.' In this episode of 'That Was Pretty Scary,' Jon takes you back to 1982 when audiences were left scratching their heads at the absence of Michael Myers, and explores the cult following that this daring film has since garnered. Dive into the film's unique take on Halloween lore, its commentary on consumerism, media brainwashing, and the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. Join the discussion on how experimental horror can earn a timeless, albeit delayed, appreciation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's that time of year again! Throughout the entire month of October, Time Sensitive will be devoted to blood, guts, and the BEST classic and under-the-radar horror films.This week, we kick off our seventh annual Freaky Film Festival with a ghost story, a whodunnit, a jump-scare freakout, a twisty slow-burn psychothriller, and a revenge saga all wrapped into one taut little horror film. It incorporates haunted artifacts, supernatural powers, a thoughtfully considered locale, a creepy orderly, a man with a glass eye, and a deeply fascinating and unsettling lead character. Oh, and it's Irish. It's Damian McCarthy's Oddity. Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media 

"It is time to keep your appointment with the Wicker Man." For Episode 377, Thomas and Brandon kick off their Folk Horror series with one of the most important movies of the genre, THE WICKER MAN. Listen as they discuss how it was the brainchild of Christopher Lee, why the movie was rushed into production, what major change was made during the film's production, which American producer became involved in the film's post-production, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content:  Opening - Starting Spooktober Fest -  (00:00:10) Intro to Folk Horror (00:08:00) Intro to The Wicker Man (00:16:27) How The Wicker Man Got to Production (00:24:02) Favorite Scenes (00:36:04) On Set Life - (01:01:18) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:08:11) What Worked and What Didn't (01:26:26) Film Facts (01:32:55) Awards (01:37:32) Final Questions on the Movie (01:41:45) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:50:01) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

The docs are back this week to talk about the film Weapons and the influence of Folk Horror.  You can subscribe, rate, and leave feedback on the show through Apple, Google, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Check us out over at Blue Sky and drop a line: LonelyPhDs (@lonelyphds.bsky.social) — Bluesky Questions for us, or about the show? E-mail us lonelyphds@gmail.com

Dark academia reads gorgeously on the page—but stumbles on screen. In this episode, we unpack the big reasons: the aesthetic-over-story trap, elite settings that limit relatability and diversity, and the reality that streamers cancel fast and world-build slow. We use “Wednesday,” “The Order,” and our beloved Poe-soaked, gothic campus imagery to ask: is the genre “unfilmable”… or just misunderstood? We also float a fix—adult animation—plus how fandom pressure and multi-book epics make accuracy impossible without killing character depth. We cover:Why the vibe can eclipse plot (and how that nukes character empathy).Elitism, scholarship kids, and why viewers bounce off “pretentious” casts.Streamer economics: fast cancellations vs. slow-burn worldbuilding.“Wednesday” S2 hype (and that cameo) vs. book-to-screen pipelines.The bold idea: make dark-academia animation for adult audiences. Subscribe on your favorite platform!SpotifyApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPodchaserYoutubeDon't forget to follow us on socials too!InstagramThreadsTikTokBlueSkyFacebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

George Popov's quiet folk horror mystery/thriller The Droving is included with Prime and well worth your time. Let's talk about it! Full-Spoiler Discussion, but this isn't exactly a film you can "spoil" in a traditional sense. Moody and atmospheric, with a healthy dose of creep and tension, The Droving is well worth your time!Check out the visual episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCAAwrb-9bUCheck out The Horror Vision on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorvision/Join our exclusive Facebook Horror Fan Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18LsUmWw5n/Check out our merch! https://the-horror-vision.creator-spring.com

This is a reupload for Apple listeners, as the original didn't pull through. Content is the same the same as the standard episode. This September, we step into that threshold where folklore meets fear. From ancient curses to infamous trials, from haunted ground to witches said still to walk among us… welcome to the Season of the Witch.OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify AmazonJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Shiptonhttps://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Mother-Shipton-Prophesies/https://historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/08/14/old-mother-shipton/https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2013/05/18/yorkshires-nostradamus/https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/spooky-geology/https://www.bitesizedbritain.co.uk/mother-shiptons-cave---englands-oldest-tourist-attraction/https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/occult/mother-shipton/https://www.mothershipton.co.uk/the-story/Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textRabbit Trap - Official Trailer REACTION | Starring Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen! Cinemondo! Kathy and Lara react to the Official Trailer for Rabbit Trap, a 2025 psychological horror film written and directed by Bryn Chainey in his full-length feature debut, and starring Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen. It is produced by Bankside Films with SpectreVision. #rabbitrap #trailerreaction #rabbittrapmovie #devpatel #horror Cinemondo is excited to announce that co-host, Burk Sauls, book, One Hundred Movies: Burk's Favorite Movies Volume 1, is available on Amazon!  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DML5K363?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520Get early access to these reviews by joining Patreon or our YouTube channel! YouTube Membershiphttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA/joinPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/CinemondoPodcastJoin this channel to get access to fun perks like exclusive content and private Discord channel!:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA/joinOfficial Swag https://shop.spreadshirt.com/cinemondoNew videos daily!!Subscribe for the latest movie reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA?sub_confirmation=1

As summer wanes and the nights grow long, we turn to tales of witches, curses, and the old ways that never truly died. For centuries, harvest time has carried its own magic: charms for fields, blessings for homes, and darker stories of those who bent nature to their will.This September, we step into that threshold where folklore meets fear. From ancient curses to infamous trials, from haunted ground to witches said still to walk among us… welcome to the Season of the Witch.OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify AmazonJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Shiptonhttps://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Mother-Shipton-Prophesies/https://historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/08/14/old-mother-shipton/https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2013/05/18/yorkshires-nostradamus/https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/spooky-geology/https://www.bitesizedbritain.co.uk/mother-shiptons-cave---englands-oldest-tourist-attraction/https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/occult/mother-shipton/https://www.mothershipton.co.uk/the-story/Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Question!PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss Sinners, Ryan Coogler's massive 2025 hit. As the film continues to dominate conversation, the two discuss it's myriad of themes, whether the film mixes its ideas together well, how they interpret the dichotomy between Smoke and Stack, and the relationship between music, creativity, power, and community. Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes discussing the announcement that John Krasinski will be returning for A Quiet Place Part III despite A Quiet Place: Day One turning out to be the best of those films and he wasn't even attached to it, and whether it's even theater worthy or a "wait-till-streaming" kind of thing. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) Shirleon absolutely loved Sinners in every way possible.Melvin didn't love it but he did think it was good, and he spends some time exploring what he believes are the film's 3 parts: drama, themes, and vampires.Contrasting coalescence and coexistence, two things Melvin observed in the film.Shirleon was consistently in awe of the film, noting not only the visuals but the dialogue as well.Thinking about "it" movies and whether movies can be "objectively good" or "objectively bad".Talking about the music and THAT scene.Melvin, "...when you are excellent you are attractive to more than just good people. You are also attractive to evil as well."Talking about the title and how some spiritual leaders have misaligned priorities.How Sammie exists as a "what comes next" kind of character, both literally within the story and thematically in its metatext.Recommendations:Primal (2019-X) (TV Show)The Running Man (1987) (Movie)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group

Last night at 2:17 am every child from Mrs. Gandy's class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark ...and they never came backThat's the frightening premise which kicks off this folk horror tale taking place in a small town from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) and things just get crazier from there as we witness the aftermath of tragic incident from various POV's.  We follow various characters directly OR indirectly involved with this incident including Mrs. Gandy herself (Julia Garner), one of the missing kids' father (Josh Brolin), a local police officer (Alden Ehrenreich), and the school's principal (Benedict Wong) among a select few others.  And what results is one of the most buzzed about new original movies of the year, let's see if it lives up to the buzz....Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

Something evil is lurking in the woods on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast. Your horror host Edward October is your guide on a dark pilgrimage through forests haunted with weird beasts and eldritch horrors.            First up:  ghosts and ancient rituals in the wild, untamed wilderness of West Virginia.    Then, Edward October chats with Social Séance Society about The Blair Witch Project, 90s horror films, his horror secret origins & the whole shebang. Plus: a weird werewolf story from the pen of Robert E. Howard (creator of Conan the Barbarian & Red Sonja). Featuring special guests     Nicola Bardon (Tis Yourself podcast), and Tara & Jessica (co-hosts, 3 Spooked Girls & Social Séance Society).            The forest is dark and full of terrors    because we're serving up werewolves, witchcraft, found footage paranoia, Halloween franchise continuity confusion, and midnight pancakes with a swig of West Virginia moonshine on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast for bold individualists.    // PROMOS        Cabin 187 by Dan B. Fierce        Canary PI        Serial Napper                // FOLLOW        Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media!        Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com                // LINKS & REFERENCES        Follow Social Seance Society on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialseancepod/  |  Listen to the full Social Seance Society episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KjiYFYwLSQ        Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

As a summer replacement for our regular episode: a round-up of non-English-language Folk-Horror films (here as audio but also available as video) The presentation was created by Mr. Ridenour's for the Rural Gothic conference hosted by The Folklore Podcast on 9/26/2020. The focus is on European folk-horror films, including Russian productions, and a few especially interesting Turkish films are also highlighted. It's by no means comprehensive and naturally only  includes films made in 2020 or earlier. You'll hear the audio component if you continue listening here, but to watch the trailers, go to the Bone and Sickle YouTube channel (here: https://youtu.be/fJm6hgzaPV4). Or just Google “YouTube” and “Bone and Sickle” and you'll find "International Folk-Horror Films" as a video. These are the films discussed (English titles). ANTHOLOGY FILMS: A Field Guide to Evil - Tale of Tales. SPANISH LANGUAGE: Tombs of the Blind Dead – Macario - Poison for the Fairies - The Witches of Zugarramurdi - Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil. GERMAN-LANGUAGE: Mark of the Devil – Laurin - Sennentuntschi. SCANDINAVIAN: The White Reindeer- The Juniper Tree – Trollhunter - Rare Exports- Thale- Border. POLISH-ESTONIAN: Witchhammer – November. CZECH-SLOVAKIAN: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders – Morgiana- Beauty and the Beast - The Cremator- Kytice - The Noonday Witch - Little Otik. RUSSIAN: Vasilisa the Beautiful - Kashchey the Immortal – Viy - Viy: The Forbidden Empire - The Night Before Christmas - Gogol: The Beginning - Gogol: Viy - Gogol: A Terrible Revenge - The Bride - Queen of Spades: The Dark Rite - The Mermaid: Lake of the Dead - Ghouls (Vamps). TURKISH: Dabbe films - Siccin films.

In this mini-episode of The Folklore Podcast, recorded live at the UK Ghost Story Festival 2025 in Derby, UK, I chat with Professor Bob Edgar about the theme of Folk Horror.With specialisms in scriptwriting, adaptation, music memoir and genre fiction, Bob has notably published widely on folk horror and hauntology. He is one of the editors of the Bloomsbury Academic series 'Spectres, Hauntings and Horrors'.To support the work of The Folklore Podcast and access extra content, please visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast

Send us a textAn oddity can be an interesting thing. A curiosity, one might say. Would you expect to receive a life-size wooden person as a gift? Probably not, because that does seem a little unusual. But hey, this movie is called Oddity (2024).

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a three parter anyways. 1970 was, I would say a less than average  year for horror movies. But those top slots are so strong it's unreal. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1970? Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 10. A slew of also rans, a few J&B whiskey's and a 4 hour running time. This is 1970, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one, part 1 of 3 in fact. I am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes.0.29  - And Soon the Darkness (w/ Miranda Corcoran)40.55 - The Vampire Doll45.45 - The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion 49.54 - Robin Redbreast54.29 - Outro You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton & Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.

We love Mel Brooks. He is responsible for some of the funniest movies of all time. Young Frankenstein is also one of the best adaptations the Mary Shelley classic ever made. So, we were both excited to hear about the sequel to Spaceballs. We rank our favorite movies from Brooks and why Spaceballs once disappointed us.We are also huge fans of Fright Night. While there was a great remake in the early 2010s, you just do not hear enough about it. Despite having one of horror's most iconic lines, it does not get that much love. This week, we have two bits of news; one is concrete; one is its rumored connection to one of the most infamous murders of all time.This year for Pride Month we are discussing The Last Thing Mary Saw. It is a great bit of folk horror that is frightening, atmospheric, and filled with great characters. The mystery is engaging and the performances are top notch. It also treats its queer subject matter with a sensitivity that is not seen enough.The first six months just whooshed by and we have a lot to discuss. We cover a wide range of topics. Why do we sometimes consider no longer reviewing documentaries? The good and bad of AI in film. More folk horror, a slasher, and a reverse exorcism all enter our conversation about 2025's first six months. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

Send us a textYou're a woman who goes to the English countryside for some solitude and some time to heal after the death of your spouse. And instead of having time alone, you find yourself being constantly bothered by Men (2022).

You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠!In this episode, we talk to Luke Jordan aka Wildwood Games, a queer non-binary game designer, writer, editor, performer, and professional GM. Their own games often combine a poetic sensibility, spooky themes, high emotion, and light mechanics. They've contributed to games like Girl by Moonlight published by Evil Hat and Koriko and The Slow Knife by Mouse House Press. Today, we're talking about two of their games that were crowdfunded in a double-barrel campaign with Possum Creek Games in late 2023. Grand Guignol, a second version of their game of queer gothic horror, and Harvest, a brand new folk horror set on some unnamed British isle. Harvest / Grand Guignol on Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/jay-dragon/grand-guignol-harvest Wild Wood Games on itch: https://gamesfromthewildwood.itch.io/harvest  Luke Jordan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wildwoodsgames.bsky.social Show Notes:The Picture of Dorian GrayDraculaJekyll and HydeFrankensteinPenny DreadfulThe Wickerman The Apostle (2018)Blood on Satan's ClawWitchfinder GeneralWoodlands Dark and Days Bewitched (documentary)MidsommarThe Dark Is Rising by Susan CooperGames MentionedApocalypse WorldDream Askew/Dream ApartWanderhomeStonetop (with annotated actual play)If you liked this podcast, check out the weekly Indie RPG Newsletter

Men in suits wearing cane baskets on the head? Arcane rituals? Goats? Irish folk horror is the greatest horror sub subgenre.Follow Spooko on Insta: @_spooko_Join the Feel Bad Club on our discord: https://discord.gg/mJAJYCChGyAnd check out ANOTHER pod from Peach & Shag (it's about Gordon Ramsay): @peachandshagsnightmaremethodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En 1902, el autor John Buchan, primer barón de Tweedsmuir, historiador y político escocés de prolífica carrera, publicó por primera vez en el Reino Unido una de las antologías de relatos más peculiares que se recuerdan. Ambientadas principalmente en la frontera anglo escocesa, sus historias incluyen ingredientes sobrenaturales de misterio, horror y fantasía, en ocasiones dejando un amplio margen de especulación en la imaginación del lector… La colección original llevaba el mismo título que nuestro cuento de esta noche, incluido también en la antología “El Ceremonial" publicada por la editorial Valdemar en su colección del Club Diógenes, dedicada al Folk Horror… Disfrútenlo pues amigosssh y sigan a estos maestros primigenios! Gigamesh: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ifuimdzq2reot5uy2fnkhl3h Toliol: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:smr7h7ar557tz4tqfeh2c6af Valdemar: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:hjh6anmr3q2j3632ngmly6bn Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Join us for a Midnight Ritual of Primal(2010), in which a group of college kids trek deep into the wilds of Australia in search of an ancient and mysterious cave. The rock says. Journey With A Cinephile: https://linktr.ee/JourneywithaCinephile TNC: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub Special Guest: David Garrett Jr..

Sarah and Carrie are joined by Brett Petersel and Bee Delores to discuss 2022's Family Dinner as the first installment in Folk Horror month! We talk (trigger warning) diet and weightloss, Easter paganism, more cannibalism, rabbit slaughter, culty nutritionists, and more! 

Send us a textAn evil May Day Troll terrorizes a long running podcast in hopes of unlocking an ancient prophecy, can the hosts survive the episode or will prophecy come to pass? On Episode 666 of Trick or Treat Radio we celebrate this all important milestone and seeing as how we recorded on May Day it was only appropriate that we discuss the 1973 Folk Horror classic The Wicker Man from director Robin Hardy. We also get tortured by an evil troll, talk about the importance of leaving your bias at the door, and the brilliance of Christopher Lee. So grab your copy of The Greasy Strangler, steer clear of the garden troll paywall, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: May Day, Halfway to Halloween, Spirit Halloween, Doc Kevorkian, Episode 666, Knowman, Alienated, Larry Fine, MonkBlood, cooking snacks, Zombies on Broadway, Curse of the Werewolf, The Vengeance of She, Friday the 13th Part 2, Graduation Day, Creepshow 2, Psychos in Love, The Haunted World of Ed Wood, All About Evil, Julie Benz, Bio-Dome, Halloween 3, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Glenn Ford, The Greasy Strangler, Barb Wire, Michael St. Michaels, Ebony and Ivory, Jim Hosking, Sylon Richie, An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn, Diff'rent Strokes, blackcent, Updogged, weird prophecies, Dirty Work, the best of Will Smith, May Day Trolls, Tragedy, The Wicker Man, Robin Hardy, Christopher Lee, pagan rituals, Britt Ekland, Edward Woodward, Night of the Living Dead, Summer Isles in Scotland, Folk Horror, Golf, folk music, sh*tty Pete's Dragon, “I don't want no Dagoba ticks up on me, dog.”, Charlemagne, Frewaka, Aislinn Clarke, Devil's Doorway, 7 Doors of Death, The Beyond, Sir Isaac, Slaygoth, Nick Cave, Preacher, Monkey Dust, Billy Gibbons in a leglock, Sesame Street, Alice Cooper, Morse Day and the Code, Ophelia Bolls, Greasy Strangler vs. The Oily Maniac, conundrum of chaos, release the grease trap, a gurkin on your merkin, Garden Troll Paywall, 70s Bushed, and Consta-Bullshit Artist.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

We have made no secret that we do not take the Oscars seriously. Like everybody else, we enjoy making predictions and second guessing the winners, but we also know they are a joke. We had no idea just how far that joke went. This week, the Academy made a shocking change that was impossible for us to ignore. We also talk about the recent cast announcements for the Ready or Not sequel.For as long as people have shared scary stories, trauma has been a part of them. There is nothing more terrifying than real life horrors, after all. The Killgrin is an addition to mental health horror that follows a woman who is trying to cope with a horrible tragedy. After visiting a spiritual healer, she learns she is being followed by an entity that feeds on misery.It is not the most original premise, but it is one that can work if done correctly. And The Killgrin does do a lot right. There are some gnarly kills, cool creature design, and some decent characters. But a confusing ending and strange decisions negatively impact the film. But is it really fair to call it Temu Smile?Folk horror has followed an interesting trajectory. What began as stories about people dealing with strange rituals and mysterious happenings has somehow become more about atmosphere and less about characters. Frewaka is something of a throwback. It may be vague and creepy, but it always goes back to its protagonists. There is a lot to unpack in what is a very straightforward story. Frewaka is an atmospheric film filled with powerful imagery that interweaves slice of life moments. The setting and look of the film are perfect and the fact that most of it is spoken in Irish further immerses the audience. Blake also talks about the most important quality to make a good folk horror movie. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

How much did we love Barbarian? Go back and listen to the episode and check it out. You can probably guess that we are very interested in the new movie from its writer-director. And if we already weren't, the creepy website would easily suck us in. The Hell House LLC franchise is an underrated series that are excellent examples of found footage horror. The news that the final installment comes out later this year is certainly excit- wait. It's not going to be found footage?Anyone who has ever spent any amount of time on YouTube has eventually stumbled across a video about the greatest game show scandals of all time. And the Press Your Luck incident is one of the most infamous. After memorizing the board, the former ice cream truck driver went on a record breaking run.The Luckiest Man in America chronicles the episode and everything surrounding it. It is a character driven story that is more about the people involved than the actual scandal itself. The film uses great performances, aesthetics, and an overall tone to tell its story. If only it had more Whammys and less Johnny Knoxville.Call of the Void sets itself up to be a crazy ride from its awesome opening. It is an atmosphere that lasts the entire runtime. It is a shame the filmmakers decided to go all in with being creepy and totally decided to ignore the writing. It is a great example of what happens when being vague and weird is more important than actually telling a story. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

This week, the hosts review "Winterset Hollow" by Jonathan Edward Durham. What begins as a nostalgic trip to birth place of a beloved childhood book quickly becomes a dark and violent unraveling of everything its characters thought they knew. This novel is unlike the ladies have reviewed before and left them with questions. They had a LOT of opinions and a lot more laugh! Grab a drink, bring your moral compass, and join us in the strange, unsettling world of Winterset Hollow. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni: To everyone in the Midwest surviving the crazy weather!! Kat: To the "legally whyte" people out there protesting. About the book: Paperback, 274 pages, Published, September 1, 2021 by Credo House Publishers. Audio Book: March 3, 2022,  9hrs 1minAbout the Author: https://www.goodreads.com/AboutJonathanEdwardDurham*Stranger than Fiction:

We work hard, we play hard this week when author William Burns (“Ghost of an Idea: Hauntology, Folk Horror, and the Spectre of Nostalgia”) contends with too many Al Pacino impressions as he defends the 1980 crime film “Cruising.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: William Burns. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you think of the verdict?

Esta noche tenemos el privilegio de estrenar un relato de Miguel Garrido de Vega incluido en la Antología de Eolas Ediciones, "Agrohorror: cuentos de lo insólito rural". Punto Limpio. Pueden conseguir la antología a través del siguiente enlace o encargarla en su librería de barrio habitual. https://www.eolasediciones.es/catalogo/coleccion-las-puertas-de-lo-posible/agrohorror-cuentos-de-lo-insolito-rural/ Sigan a Miguel Garrido de Vega: https://bsky.app/profile/caballerotinta.bsky.social Como dijo el gran Max Estrella, «Los héroes clásicos reflejados en los espejos cóncavos dan el Esperpento». Si ponemos ese mismo espejo ante el mundo rural lo que en él veremos es el Agrohorror, una distorsión de esa realidad tal y como Valle esperpentiza el mundo urbano madrileño: tirando de exageración y caricatura, enfrentando lo terrible al humor, a lo decadente, a lo soez. En ocasiones, según la mirada particular de cada autor, se enfrenta lo terrible a lo poético o a lo surreal. La atmósfera del Agrohorror no muestra un ruralismo visto desde las alturas del urbanita para retratar con mofa al pueblerino, tampoco implica una idealización del campo. Aquí no hay nostalgia alguna del pueblo, de la vida «natural» y «auténtica», ni una defensa de la España «vaciada». Los pueblos del Agrohorror son cotidianamente reales y se alejan de los espacios paganos y míticos del Folk Horror. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

We are fortunate to have Producer, Winnie Cheung and actress, Celia Au on the show to discuss their short film, Last Call which premiered at the 2025 SXSW Midnight Short Program. This short fantasy thriller takes you on the psychological journey of a traumatized motorcyclist who daydreams about a sultry serpent woman and is haunted by her enchanting voice.  Winnie's credits include being a co-producer on the SXSW Audience Award Winner “Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror” in 2021, and has won several awards at Sundance and more. Inspired by David Cronenberg's body horror, American erotic thrillers, and Eastern fantasy films - LAST CALL reflects Winnie's diasporic identity - a dreamlike blend of the ancestral East, and the rebellious West. Celia Au who previously starred in Wu Assassins and Lodge 49, brings Winnie's vision to life in this story's discovery of profound revelation.  We talk about: Integrating and displaying complex emotions in film Ways to deal with internal conflicts How Breath work, mental visualization, and Active Listening are key to facilitating a productive and safe work environment Storytelling as a powerful way to positively change the world. SOCIALS @LastCall_Film  

Folklore Podcast creator and host Mark Norman chats with Kat the Lore Mistress about using folklore and folk horror themes in tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). In particular, we look at a new Zine based folk horror game called GAST for which Kat is part of the development team.To find out more about GAST and the creators Hatched Games, visit their website at https://www.hatchedgames.co.uk/Visit Kat's website at https://www.theloremistress.co.uk/Support the Folklore Podcast on Patreon and get extra content at https://www.patreon.com/c/thefolklorepodcast

Ok, maybe ghosts ARE scary. And maybe instead of letting the internet trick us into thinking we know everything, search out experiences like Exhuma that teach us more about the peoples and cultures surrounding us. Follow us on Insta: @_spooko_And Join the Feel Bad Club on our discord: https://discord.gg/aGQAy55aOh, and check out our OTHER pod (about Gordon Ramsay): @peachandshagsnightmaremethodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIs that a vampire, or a puppet? A celebration in a small French village leads to madness and chaos. And a witch's curse plagues a small Massachusetts town. It can only be the Winter of Folk Horror rising again!Join us for The Vourdalak (2023), Litan (1982), and The City of the Dead (1960)!

In this episode the FM3 dive head first into the folk horror madness that is "The Wicker Man"! But what better way to do that than by watching "The Wicker Man" (1973) back to back with "The Wicker Man" (2006)!! Sure we got slightly forced by a top dawg Patron into watching both of these, sorta like being pushed into a burning wicker dude effigy, but Jef, Josh and Brian wouldn't have it any other way. So sit back, wait for the smoke to fill your lungs and the smell of a burning goat hit your sniffer as you quickly realize that maybe you won't be escaping without also having to watch both of these freaky folk horror movies. Join us!

We are featuring a feed drop from a brilliant show on the RQ Network: Hi Nay. “Hi Nay” is an atmospheric, analog-style horror audio drama, featuring Folk Horror, mythology and chilling supernatural terrors in an urban setting. Hi Nay, literally translated to “Hi Mom”, follows Mari, a Filipina immigrant who lives in Toronto. Mari first gets roped into Toronto's supernatural crises after saving their neighbor Laura from being killed. From then on, she assists Detectives Donner and Murphy in dealing with supernatural threats using her upbringing as a babaylan (Shaman). Mari finds herself dealing with a multitude of supernatural issues in Toronto, tied to cursed artifacts and the sinister order behind their creation. She has a great aptitude for magic, though her abilities seem to have a price she's not forthcoming about. She calls her Nanay (mother) often and recounts her experiences over the phone. This exciting audio drama is filled with Mystery, Suspense, and most importantly, Horror. Introduction and outro by Billie Hindle. Listen to Hi Nay on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or wherever you get your podcasts, or learn more about Hi Nay on its official website. If you want to support Hi Nay and its creators, until January 31st, head to www.rustyquill.com/fundraiser Credits: Motzie Dapul (Creator, writer, director, editor, voice actor for Mari) Reg Geli (Co-creator, editor) Yoyi Halago, Alyssa Gimenez (Editors) Abigayle Rhodes as Laura, Leon Johnson as Donner, Edward Boxler as Murphy, Adil Ramchurn as Ashvin (Main Cast) Content Warnings: Injury and bruising, Blood, Vomit, Animal remains, Human remains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.