Folklore
Asian horror anthology exploring cultural superstitions
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About Folklore
Released: 2018
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2 Seasons Available (13 Episodes)
Cast
Vivian Sung, Wu Kang-Ren, Win Morisaki, Haori Takahashi, Natee Ngamnaewprom, Jennis Oprasert, Sornchai Chatwiriyachai, Dolly De Leon, Roshson Barman, Mon Confiado, Lydia Kandou, Ken Zuraida, Mindee Ong, Ethan Ng, Darren Lim, Siti Sarah b. Hairi Ali, Remy Ishak, Sharifah Sakinah, Eric Khoo
About Folklore
'Folklore' is a horror anthology television series that was launched in 2018. This series was created by Singaporean director Eric Khoo, it explores the myths and superstitions across six Asian countries including Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Each episode is based on each country's respective folklore and is directed by a director from that country, making it a unique blend of horror and cultural storytelling.
Making / Production
The concept of 'Folklore' is interesting as it brings together directors from six different countries to tell the stories of their native folklore. Each director brings a unique element to their episode, providing viewers with a variety of horror experiences. The settings and designs of each scene are curated carefully to bring out the horror elements and cultural nuances of the respective countries. The series premiered on 7 October 2018 on HBO Asia.
Actors
- Jeeva Ravi: Played the role of a construction company agent in the episode 'Nobody'. His strong and stern portrayal of the character accentuates the horror element of the story.
- Misuzu Kanno: Kanno stars in the 'Tatami' episode, and gives an excellent performance as a housewife haunted by her husband's past.
- Daisuke Kuroda: In the 'Tatami' episode, Kuroda plays a husband whose dark past comes to haunt his family, his believable performance adds depth to the story.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series is not only available on HBO Asia but also on streaming services like Hulu.
- While each episode is independent of others, they all share a common theme of exploring cultural superstitions and folklore.
- Directors from each country made sure to incorporate elements of their culture in their respective episodes.
Quotes
- "The beauty of fear is, it's always in the eye of the beholder."
- "Some memories... we suppress... some... we let surface."
- "Sometimes evil is just...evil."
Music, Soundtrack
- The theme song of 'Folklore', 'Kaerimichi', is chilling and sets the perfect mood for the series.
- The score for the episode 'Tatami' by Koji Endo adds an extra layer of suspense and eeriness to the episode.
- In 'Nobody', the choice of regional music creates an authentic backdrop for the chilling story.
About Folklore
Folklore is a horror anthology series with tales from Asia, each drawn from the region's rich and scary mythology.
