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Fairytale and Folk Horror Movies That Are Superb!

January 21, 2021 by Red Stewart

Marvelous Videos presents fairy tale and folk horror nightmares…

Human imagination knows no bounds. Authors and storytellers from many generations have been able to conjure up some of the most visceral and creative images of all time. Locations are brought to vivid life thanks to attention to detail, fictional beings feel distinctly alive thanks to avid descriptions, and moral lessons seems genuinely earned thanks to strong prose.

Fairy tales and folktales are great for imparting values, but they are equally as good for terrifying audiences. Children are the usual targets, but several horror directors have expanded that take to adults. Thanks to Marvelous Videos, we have 10 of these worth viewing; check out the video here…

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Have you got any fairy tale or folk horror recommendations worthy of a place on the list? Let us know on our social channels @FlickeringMyth…

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Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Random Videos, Red Stewart Tagged With: Krampus, Leprechaun, Marvelous Videos, Pan's Labyrinth, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, The Babadook, the company of wolves, The Gingerdead Man, The Hallow, The Lure

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