| Type | Subgenre of speculative fiction and cinema |
| Origin | Ancient folklore and medieval aesthetics |
| Setting | Rural locales |
| Notable works | The Wicker Man (1973 film) • Witchfinder General (1968 film) • Blood on Satan's Claw (1971 film) • Midsommar (2019 film) • The Ritual (2017 film) • Hagstone (short story by John Langan) |
| Subgenre characteristics | Dark and uncanny undercurrents • Traditional village life • Supernatural occurrences • Chilling atmospheres • Psychological explorations |
| References in popular culture | Literature • Cinema • Art • Games |
