Hagazussa
In the 15th century, a young goatherd living alone in a mountain hut feels a dark presence in the woods.
Why it matters
A slow-burning descent into Alpine folk horror that channels medieval superstition into a visceral, atmospheric nightmare.
- A masterclass in building dread through isolation, natural landscapes, and unsettling sound design.
- Alexandra Schmidt’s haunting performance embodies paranoia and otherworldly menace without dialogue-heavy exposition.
- Practical effects and makeup evoke body horror and witchcraft with tactile, gruesome realism.
- For fans of folk horror’s ethereal, creeping terror — think early Pialat meets modern cosmic dread.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
100
Supernatural
80
Creature
18
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
85
Survival
33
Paranoia
