FAQ About The Role of Folk Horror in Modern Cinema
What influence do historical events have in folk horror films?
Historical events often influence folk horror films by providing a backdrop of real-world fear and tension that enhances the narrative. Films may draw on historical periods known for superstition, plagues, or witch hunts, using them as analogies or direct inspirations for plot and setting. This connection to history enriches the movie's realism and grounds its supernatural elements in the human experience.
