The Birch
A bullied schoolboy takes drastic measures against his tormenter, summoning an ancient being in the woods using a spellbound book passed down through the generations of his family.
Why it matters
A grim folk horror tale that channels childhood trauma into a creeping supernatural vengeance.
- Roots its terror in rural myth and family legacy, echoing Scandinavian folk horror’s quiet dread.
- Practical creature design brings the titular Birch to grotesque, tangible life — no CGI crutches here.
- Explores bullying’s psychological scars through a lens of ancient, unforgiving nature spirits.
- For fans of slow-burn atmospheric horror where mood and mythology outweigh jump scares.
Directors
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
29
Supernatural
60
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
57
Survival
17
Monster
