Janara
The mysterious disappearances of several children in San Lupo, in the province of Benevento, are throwing the population into chaos and terror. Some believe it could be a pedophile, while others believe it's a legendary witch, Janara, who was burned at the stake while pregnant centuries ago, thus casting a curse on the town and its inhabitants. It's against this backdrop that Alessandro and Marta, a young pregnant couple, arrive in town to deal with inheritance matters related to the death of Marta's grandfather. They will find themselves dealing with the disappearances much more intimately than they ever imagined.
A chilling dive into Italian folk horror that entwines ancient curses with modern dread, Janara channels the restless spirits of Benevento’s witch legends into a simmering tale of maternal terror and small-town paranoia.
- Rooted in authentic Campanian folklore, it’s a rare spotlight on Southern Italy’s occult heritage beyond Naples’ shadow.
- The pregnant couple’s ordeal layers body horror onto witchcraft, echoing classics like The Brood with regional flavor.
- Moody, atmospheric cinematography conjures a claustrophobic village where superstition is as thick as the fog.
- Not for jump-scare fans, but perfect for those who savor slow-burn dread with a folkloric twist.
