The History of Folk Horror

A lecture by Prof Robert Edgar tracing the history and cultural impact of folk horror, from its literary roots to modern cinema.

This talk explores how folk horror utilizes haunted landscapes and hidden histories to unsettle modern audiences. Prof Robert Edgar traces the genre's popularity, examining its first wave in the 1970s and its roots in the 18th and 19th centuries. The presentation covers works by writers and filmmakers, including Thomas Hardy and The Wicker Man, and concludes with a Q&A session.