I just have a thing for these folklore kind of movies especially if the monster payoff is good, and I liked this monsters design. But any small town that has a harvest festival can't be trusted.
I'm not sure when "Wicker Man" become a genre, but I'm here for it.
Could have used more bees.
Shout by AcoucalanchaVIP 4BlockedParent2024-01-24T00:44:48Z
The Wicker Man meets The Village. Very atmospheric, creepy and slow-burning. Lord of Misrule is everything you've seen a hundred times before with folk horror but if you're in the mood for the good 'ol recipe, it's—I want to say 'decent' but it's not quite there unfortunately. The mystery is also very familiar but I was invested in solving it, I just wish the reveal was more of a surprise. It's a good-looking movie with great sets and filming locations, nice costumes and a creepy score. Good desing for the antagonist, scared me a few times. My favorite aspect is the creepy village inhabitants and the Abney character. Third act was underwhelming for all that buildup.