The Rake
Ben and Ashley come together 20 years after the murder of their parents to determine the cause of their parents' death. Ashley is troubled by the idea that the thing that took her parents' lives may not be finished with her family.
Why it matters
A slow-burning folk horror that mines family trauma and the dread of inherited monsters.
- Practical-creature effects bring the mythic Rake to unsettling life, a throwback to ’80s cryptid horror.
- Atmospheric woods and relentless fog evoke a suffocating sense of isolation and paranoia.
- Fans of cryptid and creature features will appreciate the film’s grounding in folklore rather than jump scare gimmicks.
- A mood piece more than a plot-driven thriller—patience required, but it rewards viewers seeking creeping dread over gore.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
43
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Family
