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The Surprising, Exquisite Folk Horror of 'Hamnet'

Summary by Dread Central
Courtesy of Focus Features At first glance, or even second, Hamnet is not a film that says “folk horror.” Chloe Zhao’s acclaimed historical drama, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel of the same name, is part family saga and part deconstruction of how a real tragedy in the life of William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) inspired one of his masterpieces. It’s got romance, emotion, historical detail, and a genuinely cathartic ending that brings its fans t…
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Dread Central broke the news in on Friday, December 19, 2025.
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