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Eastern European folklore is a rich source of inspiration for the folk horror genre in modern cinema, with several great movies based on these folk traditions. Films like "November," "Kratt," and "Viy" bring Eastern European folklore to life, showcasing the haunting beauty and creepy elements of these tales. From werewolves and witches to terrifying creatures like the Leshy and Baba Yaga, these movies provide a visual treat and a glimpse into the dark and bizarre world of Eastern European folklore.

Eastern European folklore is filled with tales so horrifying they've inspired a slew of brilliant horror movies. Indeed, folk horror is a very popular genre in modern cinema, routinely drawing inspiration from folk tales and cultural mythology. Eastern European folklore is proving to be a fertile source, and several great folk horror movies have adapted its horrors.

Folk horror is a genre that was previously associated with British cinema, with...

It's over and done, but aren't you glad it happened?

On Schmigadoon! Season 2 Episode 6, Josh and Melissa get their Finale Ultimo, which turns out to be a "Happy Beginning."

The singular sensation Ariana DeBose is back, opening up the episode with a fabulous tribute to 1981's R&b musical Dreamgirls.

DeBose hasn't been featured as prominently in Schmigadoon! Season 2 as she was in Schmigadoon! Season 1, likely due to her career taking off after her Oscar win -- but this is a beautiful way to showcase her doing what she does best.

DeBose delivers dramatic, dynamic vocals with elegance and glamor. The number sets the tone for the rest of the episode perfectly.

Once again, Cecily Strong proves what a marvelous actor she is. We know there will be a happy end, but her commitment to the proceedings is admirable. Patrick Page's Kratt somehow remains both dapper and dastardly. His evil knows no bounds!

When you were at primary school, did you ever get asked to write an essay about what you did in your summer holidays? In the absence of interesting events, were you tempted to get creative? Rasmus Merivoo’s Kratt – part of the Fantasia 2021 line-up – feels as if it started out that way, but that’s not to fault it. It perfectly captures the spirit of a summer adventure.

Mia and Kevin (Nora and Harri Merivoo – this makes no secret of being a family film) are sent to stay with their grandmother (Mari Lill) for the summer because their parents want some time alone. Being stuck out in the middle of nowhere in rural Estonia isn’t their idea of fun, especially without their phones, and the suggestion that they fill up their time by doing chores doesn’t go down well. They’re smart kids, however, always looking for solutions,...

Features: Robert Eggers, Lawrence Gordon Clark, Piers Haggard, Alice Lowe, Jonathan Rigby | Written and Directed by Kier-La Janisse

After watching Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror you certainly can’t accuse writer/director Kier-La Janisse (Eurocrime! the Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the ’70s) of just skimming the topic’s surface. Book-ended by animated credits sequences and featuring paper collages by Guy Maddin Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched is a deep dive into the definition and history of folk horror. The film’s three hours and fifteen minutes are split into six chapters that make up three roughly hour-long segments.

The first segment deals with the “Unholy Trinity” of Witchfinder General, The Blood on Satan’s Claw and The Wicker Man. While it doesn’t deny their influence and importance, Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched very quickly dispenses with the idea that they are the root of the genre,...