Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

The film explores how non-traditional identities have been historically coded within the folk horror genre. It offers space for queer interpretations of genre clichés but lacks direct depictions of intimacy.

The documentary uses the witch archetype to challenge traditional gender hierarchies. It analyzes how the genre uses feminine roles to question patriarchal structures and undermine masculine authority.

The analysis looks beyond Anglo-Saxon roots to examine global expressions of the genre. It highlights how diverse cultures use landscapes and folklore to convey unique identity-based stories.

The film focuses on paganism and non-Christian spiritualities. It frames the tension between organized religion and folk belief as a conflict between oppressive institutions and organic identities.

The exploration of psychological alienation provides a basis for understanding neurodivergence. However, the film lacks explicit, dedicated segments addressing physical or sensory disabilities.