Lost Hearts
A young orphan, Stephen, is sent to go and live with his strange, much older cousin at his remote country house. Once there, Stephen experiences terrible dreams in which he sees a young girl and boy who are missing their hearts.
Why it matters
A haunting blend of folk horror and gothic dread that lingers like a half-remembered nightmare.
- A rare BBC horror gem that leans into atmosphere over gore, proving less can be terrifyingly more.
- The remote English countryside setting doubles as a character, steeped in isolation and creeping menace.
- Subtle, unsettling storytelling rooted in folklore and ritual—perfect for fans of slow-burn supernatural horror.
- The eerie, dreamlike sequences evoke a sense of childhood vulnerability twisted by something ancient and cruel.
Director
6 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
43
Supernatural
80
Creature
18
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
57
Survival
33
