Fréwaka

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Vaughn R Last night we watched this; 'Fréwaka' This film is mostly spoken in Irish Gaelic worth a blend ov some English so most ov it is subtitled. Brief synopsis; Shortly after thee death ov her estranged mother, 'Shoo', a primary care nursing student, takes a placement in a remote Irish village to care for 'Peig', a reclusive, elderly woman who lives in fear, haunted by her experiences in a Catholic asylum. Peig's house in thee woods holds plenty ov dark secrets and her paranoia begins to rub off on Shoo, whose own troubled, abusive past begins to catch up with her. By thee end ov ‘Fréwaka,’ Shoo and Peig’s story takes a drastic turn as they both realize how they are connected through intergenerational trauma and a history ov abuse suffered by Irish women. Although initially hesitant about trusting Peig’s version of events, Shoo finds herself increasingly pulled into her way of thinking as her stay in thee remote Irish village turns into a nightmare situation. Thee house’s dark secrets and her own past catch up with her, forcing her to confront some deeply uncomfortable truths in a new light. Meanwhile, thee same is true for Peig, who also learns thee true extent ov her actions, including what happened to her years ago during her wedding night. As such, thee movie’s ending leaves much to be discussed due to its ambiguous nature as it grapples with some profound themes at its heart. Enjoyed this one quite a bit and it's finale has some ov thee energy that was present in thee original 'Wicker Man' from 1973. Lots ov Pagan imagery and based, albeit loosely, on some real Irish Folklore that is brought to thee screen nicely. Vaughn Roxx gives this 3.5 Stars ☆☆☆\ Sun Angel Roxx gives this 3.5 Stars ☆☆☆\ Total 7 Stars out ov 10 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Check it out. 🤙😎 Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review Steve F No matter how great a movie is, if the ending doesn't come together, the entire movie is for naught. Maybe lack of familiarity with Irish folk horror traditions hurt my experience, but I didn't get the ending and never felt things were explained sufficiently. That said, the bulk of the film is expertly acted, well shot and (rare these days) well lit. It's unnerving but never really scary. It's not a bad film by any stretch, I just wish I "got it" in the end. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Patrick S Best folk horror I’ve seen since Midsommar. Beautiful and horrifying imagery. Deep and touching story. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Audience Member Old people are scary. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/31/25 Full Review Juan Carlos T Speechless… One of the best “horror” films I’ve ever seen. Throughout the story, you get that lingering feeling that the fear doesn’t come from something exactly tangible, but from a carefully crafted atmosphere. The plot twist and the way everything comes together at the end are simply magnificent. If I had to choose one word to describe it, it would be “immersive.” Every detail is perfectly polished: from the red door with the buckle, to the costumes and each accessory. On the other hand, the soundtrack adds an extra layer that keeps you hooked every minute. I was fascinated by the outstanding work of Die Hexen, who avoided the typical use of violins or other classic instruments of the genre, replacing them with sounds deeply characteristic of the region. Without a doubt, an excellent film Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Hugo S An eldercare worker is sent to a remote village to look after a paranoid woman who claims to have been abducted and punished by otherworldly entities. Tormented by the recent death of her estranged mother, the careworker develops a strange bond with the elderly woman. "Fréwaka" is a folk-horror movie that draws inspiration from Irish mythology. The supernatural is used as a metaphor for the generational trauma and mental illness of two characters haunted by their traumatic past. The narrative offers an atmospheric experience in the context of a rural setting rooted in old superstitions. However, these folklore themes have become overexploited in recent years, with many other films offering a similar story. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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