Wake Wood
The parents of a girl who was killed by a savage dog are granted the opportunity to spend three days with their deceased daughter.
Why it matters
A mournful folk horror that channels grief into eerie, unsettling ritual, Wake Wood digs beneath the surface of loss to mine ancient fears of death and resurrection.
- Rooted in Irish folklore, it’s a rare modern film that balances supernatural dread with raw, emotional stakes.
- Practical effects bring the unsettling reanimation to life without cheap scares or CGI shortcuts.
- For fans of slow-burn folk horror like The Wicker Man and The Void, it’s a potent blend of pastoral beauty and creeping dread.
- The film’s moral ambiguity and quiet performances make it a thoughtful meditation on grief as much as a horror story.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
43
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
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