folk horror
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It’s a gem of Lovecraftian folk horror: supernatural in action yet deeply human in spirit.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
This strange cult is as mysterious to us as it is to her — as it would be in any good folk horror film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
Can you talk about some of the folk horror elements in your film?
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2023
Known to her fans as the "Queen of African Horror", British-Nigerian author Nuzo Onoh says her prestigious literary prize is a signal that African folk horror has finally become an internationally recognised genre.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2023
It also follows certain folk horror tropes that have been mainstreamed in films like “Get Out.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2022
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