The intersection of visceral body horror and the atmospheric dread of folk traditions has long been a fertile ground for cinema. From the rural isolation of The Wicker Man to the clinical terror of David Cronenberg, the genre thrives on the subversion of the familiar. Now, Estonian director Oskar Lehemaa is poised to bridge these […]
The Crooked Moon: A Masterclass in 5th Edition Horror Redefines Folk Dread
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, UK – In a tabletop gaming landscape rich with diverse horror roleplaying systems, a new contender has emerged, challenging conventional notions of fear within the venerable framework of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. The Crooked Moon, a colossal hardcover campaign book from Avantris Entertainment, is making waves
"An Unholy Terroir": Ayida Shonibar’s Folk Horror Masterpiece Unveils Colonial Scars and Queer Liberation
[CITY, STATE] – In a landscape increasingly hungry for diverse voices and decolonial narratives, Ayida Shonibar’s short story, "An Unholy Terroir," emerges as a potent and critically acclaimed work of folk horror. First published in Kristy Park Kulski’s Stoker-winning anthology, Silk and Sinew: A Collection of Folk Horror From
Unearthing Europe’s Hidden Spiritual Landscape: Emma Wilby’s "Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits" Reshapes Our Understanding of Witchcraft
Cambridge, UK – A groundbreaking academic work is challenging long-held assumptions about European spiritual history and the notorious Witch Trials of the early modern period. Emma Wilby’s seminal book, Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic, offers a meticulously resea
Disturbing Harvest: "Black River Orchard" E-book Plunges to Unsettlingly Low Price, Prompts Cult and Folk Horror Enthusiast Frenzy
A shocking price drop on Chuck Wendig’s chilling novel "Black River Orchard" has sent ripples of excitement and unease through the literary world, particularly among fans of dark rural settings, unsettling cult dynamics, and the eerie embrace of folk horror. The e-book, a lauded exploration of sinister agricultural practices and hid
