A Constant Visual Feast

“Whatever the culture, whichever the hemisphere, folk horror tends to teach viewers the same message: Respect the old world, or the old world will bite you on the ass. Irish folk horror distinguishes itself especially by measuring the tragic toll levied on the poor schmucks who shrug off their ancient and rich cultural heritage, then regret their neglect when the heritage comes calling. The “horror” part is self-evident, baked into visitations from goblins and faeries and banshees and other bogeyman, so the “abiding woe” receives special emphasis. There’s little more Irish than a story that concludes in its protagonist’s seismic ruin; on the Emerald Isle, misery loves company.” (Full review at Paste Magazine.)