Stigma
A young couple move into a remote country house in the middle of a stone circle. They employ workmen who disturb an ancient menhir, unleashing a supernatural force.
Why it matters
An eerie blend of folk horror and supernatural dread that taps into ancient, unsettling landscapes and primal fears.
- Early example of British folk horror’s obsession with megaliths and rural isolation, predating the 70s revival’s peak.
- Uses atmosphere and minimal effects to conjure a creeping sense of cosmic unease rather than explicit scares.
- The stone circle setting channels pagan mythos and ancient curses, grounding supernatural terror in folklore’s shadowy past.
- For fans of slow-burn hauntings and archetypal rural horror where the land itself feels hostile and alive.
Director
6 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
