Four Week Class Taught Online Via Zoom
Mondays, January 26 - February 23, 2026
7:00 - 8:30pm ET (NYC Time)
$100 General Admission
PLEASE NOTE: Classes will be recorded and archived for students who cannot make that time
Join us for the first gathering of the Folk Horror Film Club! Do you enjoy venturing off the beaten path, reconnecting with pagan folk traditions, and spilling a little blood along the way? Are you a fan of The Wicker Man (1973), An American Werewolf in London (1981), and Midsommer (2019) and wish you had more friends to talk to about why you find these films so exciting? Folk Horror Film Club welcomes you!
While all movies have the capacity to move their audiences, horror films are one of the more polarizing genres precisely because of their ability to elicit strong emotions. The subgenre of folk horror is particularly well-suited to engage viewers in catharsis and emotional release due to its deep connections to mythic and folkloric symbolism. The first session of the Folk Horror Film Club will focus on the work of Robert Eggers. One of the most unique filmmakers working today, Eggers’ films are steeped in mythic imagery and folklore, inviting us into the darkest corners of the unconscious. To date, he has written and directed four feature films, each of which are visually striking, deeply researched, and meticulously directed.
Each session will focus on one of Eggers’ four films and will include a richly illustrated lecture exploring the film’s mythic and symbolic dimensions and bringing in other examples from the folk horror genre where relevant. There will also be ample opportunity for participants to engage in conversation and bring their own interpretations to the discussion.
January 12: The Witch (2015)
January 26: The Lighthouse (2019)
February 9: The Northman (2022)
February 23: Nosferatu (2024)
Participants will want to make sure they have access to each film (or have seen the films relatively recently) so they can engage in each week’s conversation. All four films are currently available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Liz Andres is a museum professional and scholar based in Los Angeles. She holds degrees in Art History, Classical Archaeology, and Museum Studies from U.C. Berkeley and the University of Leicester and specializes in museum education. She is pursuing her PhD in Mythological Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and her dissertation focuses on the mythic function of horror in cinema, specifically how folk horror allows us to explore the mysteries surrounding death, dying, and transformation.
The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), The Northman (2022), and Nosferatu (2024)
Four Week Class Taught Online Via Zoom
Mondays, January 26 - February 23, 2026
7:00 - 8:30pm ET (NYC Time)
$100 General Admission
PLEASE NOTE: Classes will be recorded and archived for students who cannot make that time
Join us for the first gathering of the Folk Horror Film Club! Do you enjoy venturing off the beaten path, reconnecting with pagan folk traditions, and spilling a little blood along the way? Are you a fan of The Wicker Man (1973), An American Werewolf in London (1981), and Midsommer (2019) and wish you had more friends to talk to about why you find these films so exciting? Folk Horror Film Club welcomes you!
While all movies have the capacity to move their audiences, horror films are one of the more polarizing genres precisely because of their ability to elicit strong emotions. The subgenre of folk horror is particularly well-suited to engage viewers in catharsis and emotional release due to its deep connections to mythic and folkloric symbolism. The first session of the Folk Horror Film Club will focus on the work of Robert Eggers. One of the most unique filmmakers working today, Eggers’ films are steeped in mythic imagery and folklore, inviting us into the darkest corners of the unconscious. To date, he has written and directed four feature films, each of which are visually striking, deeply researched, and meticulously directed.
Each session will focus on one of Eggers’ four films and will include a richly illustrated lecture exploring the film’s mythic and symbolic dimensions and bringing in other examples from the folk horror genre where relevant. There will also be ample opportunity for participants to engage in conversation and bring their own interpretations to the discussion.
January 12: The Witch (2015)
January 26: The Lighthouse (2019)
February 9: The Northman (2022)
February 23: Nosferatu (2024)
Participants will want to make sure they have access to each film (or have seen the films relatively recently) so they can engage in each week’s conversation. All four films are currently available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Liz Andres is a museum professional and scholar based in Los Angeles. She holds degrees in Art History, Classical Archaeology, and Museum Studies from U.C. Berkeley and the University of Leicester and specializes in museum education. She is pursuing her PhD in Mythological Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and her dissertation focuses on the mythic function of horror in cinema, specifically how folk horror allows us to explore the mysteries surrounding death, dying, and transformation.
The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), The Northman (2022), and Nosferatu (2024)
