# Event Details - **Event Name**: The History of Folk Horror - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 06:45 pm – Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the dark origins of folk horror and its connections to ancient customs, folklore and modern anxieties. Followed by Q&A.About this EventWhy are we so fascinated by old stories, strange traditions, and the idea that the past might still be hiding in the present? Folk horror often takes us to remote villages, wild landscapes and forgotten beliefs – places where ancient customs and superstition feel very real. The genre has seen a big comeback in recent years, with new films, TV and books building on classic folk horror from the 1960s and 70s, including The Wicker Man, Witchfinder General and The Blood on Satan's Claw. These stories were inspired by older Gothic and supernatural writing, including the work of Algernon Blackwood, which drew heavily on folklore and real historical beliefs.Join Dr Sam Le Butt as we explore how folk horror blends history, myth and imagination – and ask: where does folklore end and reality begin?Doors open at 6:45pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!Follow us on IG @seedtalksSpeaker Bio:Dr Sam Le Butt (she/her) is a researcher, writer, and educator with a PhD in English Literature from the University of Bristol. She researches fungal horror, Gothic and sci-fi storytelling in contemporary culture, focusing on how monsters tell stories of environmental crisis. She has publications on Japanese cinema and Fungal Gothic and her debut fiction collection, Curious Woman and other Creatures, was published in 2022. She is also a collage artist and workshop facilitator.Testimonials from our guests⭐ Truly riveting talks, always enjoy these - a great way to spend an evening with some pals. Already looking forward to the next one. - Alexander P ⭐ Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S⭐ Been to a few talks and all have been super interesting. An enjoyable evening to go to either alone or with friends. The talks make for stimulating conversation. Highly recommend! - Daisy Jhttps://youtu.be/R62Jjr0tuFgAgenda?: 06:45 PMDoors Open?: 07:30 PMTalk Starts - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/the-history-of-folk-horror/100001988626306816 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, entertainment, sports, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes - Location: Sub89 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.5, max: 32, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Reading - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Sub89 - **lat**: 51.4565644 - **long**: -0.9743633999999999 - **full address**: Sub89, 110-117 Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The History of Folk Horror - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4f3fed15dcf954e23164959d48e405ac70737a0ddbe599b73cfefb27ab4e8399-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc1c7c7-gmir.jpg?v=1777733130 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The History of Folk Horror being held? - **A:** The History of Folk Horror takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Sub89, 110-117 Friar Street, Reading, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The History of Folk Horror? - **A:** The History of Folk Horror is organized by JAW Talks & Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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