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Critic Leslie Felperin
rated 8

...this is worth every geeky minute if you’re into the genre of the title – think Witchfinder General all the way through to Midsommar.

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Critic David Ehrlich
rated 7

...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 100+ films that are excerpted along the way.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Cast & Crew

Kier-La Janisse
Director
Martin Luther King Jr.
As Self (archive footage)
Alice Lowe
As Self
Ian Ogilvy
As Self / Poem Reader (voice)

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Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched delves into the history of folk horror, dissecting its evolution from the UK in the 60s to its global reach today. Through 200+ films and interviews with 50+ creatives, this documentary unfolds the genre's rural roots, occult beliefs and cultural lore, asserting its significance in contemporary cinema. A must-see for horror enthusiasts and film aficionados alike.

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