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DRAFT ZERO

DZ-74: Midsommar & Folk Horror

What can we learn from folk horror?

Legacy Episode — Migrated from our original site. Will take time to tidy up!

⏱ 2h 1m
1 DEC 2020

Show Notes

Draft Zero return with their next YouTube livestream! Stu and Chas are joined by previous guest (and successful screenwriter) C.S. McMullen for a deep dive into MIDSOMMAR! We analyse the film through the lens of Folk Horror, but tackle broader topics such as horror vs dread, rising tension, transgressions, unfilmables, and portraying toxic relationships.

You can also watch the recorded live stream on YouTube.

Audio quotations used for educational purposes only. Timestamps indicated below. Chapter markers included in the mp3.

Thanks to our Patrons, especially Stuart, Jack, Chris, Khrob and Sandra.

As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes.


Chapters

  • 00:00:00 – Intro: Misommar & Folk Horror
  • 00:00:15 – Why Midsommar?
  • 00:03:54 – What makes horror "folk"?
  • 00:18:20 – The First Ritual
  • 00:32:17 – Transgressions
  • 01:07:32 – Grief & The Ending
  • 01:23:18 – The May Queen
  • 01:40:04 – Wrap Up & An Exercise

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