636 Folk Horror Films to Explore
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PumpkinheadMovie · 1988 · 86m · Fantasy, HorrorThe death of his son devastates Ed Harley, leaving him desperate for a way to bring him back. He hears rumors of a mysterious witch living deep in the woods, said to possess dark magic. Driven to the edge, Ed journeys into the forest to find her and offers his soul for his son's resurrection. What starts as a desperate search for redemption becomes a harrowing story about sacrifice, betrayal, and the true cost of unimaginable loss.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 602
Hour of the WolfMovie · 1968 · 88m · Drama, HorrorA struggling artist and his pregnant wife seek refuge on a secluded German island. Surrounded by peace, the artist's hidden desires resurface, leading to a breakdown that threatens their relationship.
The film explores the artist’s inner conflict as he confronts buried emotions amidst the island's beauty. It examines self-discovery and the challenges of balancing personal desires with the responsibilities of starting a family.
As the couple struggles through this emotional journey, their bond is tested. They must face the question of whether love can overcome their difficulties. The film’s thoughtful story invites viewers to connect with the artist as he tries to reconcile his past and present in pursuit of personal growth.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 603
Creepshow 2Movie · 1987 · 89m · Horror, ComedyThree unsettling stories unfold, all inspired by a young boy's favorite comic book. First, a wooden Native American spirit seeks revenge for old injustices. Then, a monstrous blob hides beneath a peaceful lake, unleashing aquatic terror. Finally, an immortal hitchhiker relentlessly searches for a ride, defying death itself. This collection of chilling tales will make you reconsider your own fears and the strange possibilities within comic book worlds.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 604
OutcastMovie · 2010 · 98mMary and her teenage son, Fergal, constantly relocate, living in fear of being discovered by an unknown pursuer. This hunter, Cathal, relentlessly tracks them, employing dark magic to achieve his goal. Mary’s only defense is a powerful, ancient magic she uses to protect Fergal. As brutal murders plague the community, fear intensifies. Is Cathal the monster behind the killings, or the one trying to stop it?IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.1 - 605ForestMovie · 2014 · 3mThis short film uses photographs, sped up to mimic stop-motion animation, to create a mood of unsettling atmosphere. It aims to evoke the feeling of English eerie and folk horror.TMDB 6.6
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CountdownMovie · 2019 · 90m · Horror, ThrillerA young nurse discovers an app claiming she has only three days left to live. As time runs out, she's pursued by a mysterious person and races to find a way to save herself.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.2 - 607
Robin RedbreastMovie · 1970 · 76mFollowing the end of a long relationship, city-dwelling Norah retreats to a secluded house in the countryside.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5 - 608
WendigoMovie · 1978 · 88mA group of hunters and photographers travels to a remote part of Canada. They soon find themselves camping near an old Native American burial ground. Local legends say a great treasure is hidden there, protected by the powerful spirit of the wind, the Wendigo.IMDb 3.7 - 609
The Castle of the Living DeadMovie · 1964 · 90m · HorrorCount Drago invites a group of performers to his castle, but they soon discover they are trapped. Hidden within the castle are sinister secrets: Drago has a disturbing habit of mummifying animals and people. This psychological thriller explores fear, control, and deception as the artists fight to survive. The audience is drawn into a suspenseful story, wondering if any of them will escape Drago's clutches.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.1 - 610
The Wicker ManMovie · 1973 · 93m · HorrorOn a remote island, Police Sergeant Neil Howie investigates the disappearance of a young woman. The investigation becomes unsettling as he uncovers a disturbing local belief: the girl may have never existed. As Howie explores the island's traditions, he begins to doubt what is real, finding a community filled with secrets and hidden truths. This suspenseful story examines trust, conformity, and the darker aspects of human nature in an isolated environment.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 611
Demon HoleMovie · 2017 · 81mA fracking crew drilling on sacred Native American land accidentally unleashes an ancient demon. Trapped in the woods with no escape except through the demon, the crew must confront the supernatural entity or face certain death.IMDb 3.5TMDB 4.3 - 612
The Witches of EastwickMovie · 1987 · 118m · Comedy, Fantasy, HorrorThree women in a small Rhode Island town, who are all facing similar challenges, meet an unusual and mysterious man. He offers them a chance to fulfill their greatest desires, but the price might be higher than they expect. As their lives become connected with his, each woman must confront what she truly wants while dealing with the complicated nature of their relationship. The story explores ideas about finding happiness, growing as individuals, and the unexpected sacrifices we make for it, all set against a beautiful coastal setting.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 613
The Impure OnesMovie · 2019 · 7mCali's search for her missing girlfriend takes a dark turn when she enters an abandoned house and discovers it's not as deserted as she believed. - 614
Lake of the DeadMovie · 1958 · 77m · Horror, MysteryA group of close friends travels to a secluded cabin in the Norwegian woods for a weekend. Local legends speak of a disturbed man who cries by a lake at night. Their peaceful getaway transforms into a suspenseful and unsettling experience. Strange sounds and unexplained events emerge as darkness falls, testing their bravery and their bonds. Forced to confront their fears, the friends try to discover the truth behind the terrifying cries that echo through the night.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 615
Coming SoonMovie · 2008 · 83m · Horror, ThrillerTwo projectionists find themselves deeply disturbed by a film depicting a woman's lynching. After watching it, they begin to experience unsettling occurrences.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 616
The Sorcerer's ApprenticeMovie · 1978 · 73m · Animation, FantasyOrphaned Krabat seeks a fresh start when he becomes an apprentice to a mysterious, one-eyed sorcerer at his mill. There, he joins other apprentices learning dark magic. Each Christmas, a boy is forced into a deadly magical duel with their master, a contest rigged by the sorcerer's powerful Koraktor spell. The film explores darkness, manipulation, and the fight for power as Krabat navigates a world of secrets, danger, and brutal magical battles.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 617
HäxanMovie · 1922 · 105m · Documentary, Horror, HistoryBenjamin Christensen’s innovative film examines medieval witchcraft through a series of dramatic scenes. It compares the accusations against witches in the Middle Ages to the mental illnesses of his own time, exploring the psychological roots of these frightening events.
The darkly comedic film combines horror, disturbing visuals, and unsettling humor for a memorable experience. The story features grave robbing, brutal torture, and a group of possessed nuns holding a satanic ritual.
Blending frightening sequences with macabre wit, the film takes viewers to another time while prompting reflection on superstition, belief, and the human mind's susceptibility to mass hysteria.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 618
ThresholdMovie · 2020 · 76mA sister, convinced she's under a curse, convinces her brother to go on a road trip across the country to lift it.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.4 - 619
MidsommarMovie · 2019 · 147m · Horror, Drama, MysteryA group of friends journeys to Sweden for a summer anthropology program, centered around a rare, ninety-year festival in the secluded hometown of one of them. What starts as an idyllic getaway in a land of perpetual daylight slowly descends into a terrifying ordeal. The enigmatic locals lure the friends into their unsettling festival traditions, transforming their dream vacation into a horrifying nightmare.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 620
Call of the HunterMovie · 2009 · 85mA documentary team travels to a historic manor to investigate the legend of Herne the Hunter. As the crew begins filming, they experience a series of deadly accidents. The remaining members must now race against time to uncover the nature of the forest spirit's demands.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.7 - 621
D@bbe: Curse of the JinnMovie · 2014 · 133m · Horror, Thriller, FantasyHousewife Dilek begins to sense something unsettling happening in her home. Her husband, Omer, dismisses her concerns, and the strange occurrences escalate. The couple discovers Dilek has been cursed by an ancient paranormal entity known as a Jinn. In their search for a cure, they uncover deeper, personal struggles within Dilek herself.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 622
VinyanMovie · 2008 · 96m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerSix months after the Southeast Asia tsunami took her only child, Jeanne becomes convinced she recognizes him in a movie depicting orphans in a jungle setting.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.1 - 623
The Legend of Sleepy HollowMovie · 1988 · 26mIn Washington Irving's story, a new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, arrives in a rural community and finds himself competing with the popular and intimidating Brom Bones for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel. The story reaches its peak with the terrifying arrival of the legendary Headless Horseman.TMDB 6.0 - 624
The StairsMovie · 2021 · 92mIn 1997, 11-year-old Jesse discovers a strange staircase in the woods and vanishes. Two decades later, a group of hikers ventures into those same woods. To their dismay, they encounter the identical staircase.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.0 - 625
DukunMovie · 2018 · 108mA death sentence has ignited national outrage and drawn condemnation from human rights groups worldwide. This story explores the seductive promise of wealth, power, immortality, beauty, and the violence required to attain them.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 626
The Fear Footage 3AMMovie · 2021 · 70m · HorrorIn September 2020, urban explorer Dennis Rosen vanished while filming an episode of his channel, 'Dennis the Explorer,' in Darkbluff, Maryland. Authorities later found the town abandoned during their search for him, along with a camera containing footage from the time of his disappearance.IMDb 4.4TMDB 7.7 - 627
Soul ThievesMovie · 2015 · 88mIn 1815, amidst the Mexican fight for independence, Spanish soldiers seeking refuge find themselves at a ranch. There, the sisters who run the ranch secretly aid the insurgents battling for freedom.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.6 - 628
I Start CountingMovie · 1970 · 105mA British schoolgirl becomes increasingly suspicious that her foster brother, whom she admires, is secretly a serial killer.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 629
The Eve of Ivan KupaloMovie · 1968 · 71mPetro, a simple farmworker in a poor village from a long-ago time, desires to marry the beautiful Pidorka, but her father refuses the match. The cunning demon Basavriuk proposes a bargain, tempting Petro into illegal activities for wealth. Inspired by Nikolai Gogol's "The Eve of Ivan Kupala" and Ukrainian folklore.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.8 - 630
Ox-Head VillageMovie · 2022 · 115m · Horror, Drama, MysteryAfter posting a social media prank about a supposedly haunted building, three girls disappear without a trace. Whispers begin about a local curse, and two of their friends launch their own investigation, determined to uncover what really happened.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.7 - 631
Yeti: Curse of the Snow DemonMovie · 2008 · 85m · Horror, Action, AdventureAfter surviving a plane crash in the Himalayas, the stranded passengers must trek through freezing conditions to find rescue. As days turn into nights with no sign of help, desperation grows among the survivors. Faced with starvation, they are forced to consider a horrifying solution: cannibalism. But they soon discover they are not alone. A legendary Yeti is hunting them, posing a far greater threat than hunger itself. Can they escape the creature's deadly pursuit, or will they become its next victims?IMDb 3.3TMDB 4.2
