The Field Guide to Evil

The Field Guide to Evil

A global anthology into dark folklore

2019 · 117 min · ★ 5.6 · Horror

A feature-length anthology film. They are known as myths, lore, and folktales. Created to give logic to mankind’s darkest fears, these stories laid the foundation for what we now know as the horror genre.

Directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska · Written by Elif Domanic

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