Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.
Directed by Corin Hardy
transformation
forest
woods
ireland
killing a dog
changeling
dark fantasy
wildlife conservation
fungus
irish folklore
remote location
contagion
conservationist
irish film
monsters
rural ireland
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
2.8 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Joseph Mawle
Adam Hitchens
Bojana Novaković
Clare Hitchens
Michael McElhatton
Colm Donnelly
Michael Smiley
Garda Davey
Gary Lydon
Doyle
Stuart Graham
Contractor Paul Williams
Crew
Corin Hardy
Director
Corin Hardy
Screenplay
Nick Emerson
Editor
Dixie Chassay
Casting
Corin Hardy
Story
Stephen Hall
Location Assistant
Ivan McMahon
First Assistant Director
Popular Reviews
40 reviews
Keisukki
6.0★ · 03/24/26
i wish there was an actual backstory for the creatures
i wish there was an actual backstory for the creatures
Hunter
7.9★ · 10/23/25
any horror movie set adjacent to a forest is a horror movie i'd watch
any horror movie set adjacent to a forest is a horror movie i'd watch
lydia
5.0★ · 07/16/25
i always have a soft spot for horror set in ireland but i wish the film explored the folklore more. the lead character was annoying and basically the real villain and his wife was unfortunately underwritten. i did find this suspenseful and enjoyed the creature design.
i always have a soft spot for horror set in ireland but i wish the film explored the folklore more. the lead character was annoying and basically the real villain and his wife was unfortunately underwritten. i did find this suspenseful and enjoyed the creature design.