Scarred For Life: A Midsummer Folk Horror Special
EventAbout Scarred For Life: A Midsummer Folk Horror Special
When it comes to vintage creepiness, folk horror has become a thrilling genre in its own right. From terrifying films like The Wicker Man and Witchfinder General to the weird folklore of The Owl Service and even the gentle thrills of Worzel Gummidge, the popular culture of the late 20th century is riddled with dark magic and eerie stone circles.
Since 2017, Stephen Brotherstone has been expertly chronicling the terrifying popular culture of the 1970s and ‘80s as co-writer of the acclaimed Scarred For Life books, whilst Fortean Times columnist Bob Fischer is the creator of The Haunted Generation, a multi-media exploration of the weirder side of the 1970s childhood.
In this brand new live show taking place on Midsummer’s Day itself, Stephen and Bob will be unearthing the twisted, buried artefacts of folk horror. Penda’s Fen, Robin Redbreast and the BBC’s classic Ghost Stories For Christmas are all in their sights, together with more recent additions like Midsommer and Enys Men. And, of course, the recently-unearthed ‘lost’ folk horror classic Sex Witches Of The Fens.
Afterwards there'll be a Q&A, so feel free to chip in with your own thoughts on the genre. And to let us know if you’re concerned about the strange whistle you’ve just uncovered on the beach…
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Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.
MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.
