A relatively modern genre derived from Gothic horror , folk horror is one of the most popular subgenres of horror cinema in the world today. Moody, atmospheric stories inspired by folk beliefs and rural superstitions, these films have become a staple of the horror landscape. But even though the genre is quite beloved by horror fans, there are a lot of great folk horror movies that are still sadly underrated.

Many of these are international films that have earned acclaim within their native countries but haven’t made it into the global discourse yet. Others are under-the-radar releases that made a mark on dedicated genre fans but haven’t received as much attention as they deserve from the wider public. Whatever the reasons for their obscurity, one thing they all share is the fact that th

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