Lord of Misrule
When the daughter of the town's new priest goes missing during the harvest festival, a desperate search begins, uncovering the town's dark history and resurfacing tales of a mysterious, malevolent spirit that demands sacrifice.
Why it matters
A folk horror descent into ritual dread where community secrets and pagan menace collide beneath autumn’s fading light.
- Revives British folk horror tradition with a modern eye on communal guilt and superstition.
- Atmospheric practical effects and seasonal setting conjure an oppressive, creeping unease.
- For fans of ritualistic dread and occult mystery rather than outright gore or jump scares.
- Uneven pacing undercuts some tension, but the film’s mood and folklore grounding reward patient viewers.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
71
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
50
Sacrifice
