Creepy Trailer for Irish Folk Horror ‘Frewaka’ Starring Clare Monnelly
by Alex Billington – March 19, 2025Source: YouTube
Experience the eerie trailer for ‘Frewaka,’ an Irish folk horror film featuring acclaimed actress Clare Monnelly. Directed by Aislinn Clarke, this chilling tale premiered at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival and has garnered positive reviews for its atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling.
“Fréwaka” follows nursing student Shoo as she takes on a placement in a remote Irish village to care for Peig, a reclusive elderly woman haunted by her past experiences in a Catholic asylum. As Shoo delves deeper into Peig’s world, she uncovers dark secrets that lead her to confront her own troubled upbringing.
Starring Clare Monnelly, Bríd Ní Neachtain, and Aleksandra Bystrzhitskaya, this haunting film explores themes of paranoia, superstition, and the horrors of the past. Don’t miss out on this spine-chilling watch that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Prepare for the terror of ‘Frewaka’ with the official US trailer and poster below:
Don’t miss the debut of ‘Frewaka’ on Shudder starting April 25th, 2025. Written and directed by Aislinn Clarke, this thought-provoking horror film blends pagan imagery with a deep exploration of female trauma and rural community dynamics. Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of ‘Frewaka’?
