folk horror

American  

[fohk hawr-er] / ˈfoʊk ˌhɔr ər /

noun

1. a subgenre of horror fiction and film characterized by references to traditional superstition, folklore, the eerie character of wild places in nature and isolated communities, and similar themes.

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Example Sentences

The festival will also mark the Scottish premiere of folk horror Harvest, filmed on location in Argyll, as part of the FrightFest strand.

From BBC

The 2022 whodunnit Glass Onion and the 2019 folk horror movie Midsommar were others to pass the test.

From Seattle Times

It’s a gem of Lovecraftian folk horror: supernatural in action yet deeply human in spirit.

From New York Times

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

Fans were asked to come in costume - with individual concerts dedicated to themes like Greek myths, folk horror and "the language of flowers".

From BBC