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Folk Frights Meet Family Trauma in Fréwaka

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FrÃwaka is a dread-infused folk-horror narrative that’s one of the first Irish -language horror films.

Filmmaker Aislinn Clarke became the first Northern Irish woman to direct a horror film with The Devil's Doorway .

The film draws on similar themes of religion being twisted to serve a sinister purpose.

Both Monnelly and NÃ Neachtain infuse a certain spark into characters that might otherwise feel overly miserable.

Clark ’s direction brings a gradual emotional intimacy to their initially prickly relationship.

She also layers plenty of tension into the setting, making Peig 's ramshackle house feel like a barely guarded fortress.

FrÃwaka starts streaming April 25 on Shudder.

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