From the depths of the Peak District, Well Dressed explore folklore, customs and curiosities through music, art, film and performance.
The Last Sacrifice (15)
Valentine's Day 1945. A ritual murder in rural Britain. A new horror is born. Rupert Russell's documentary explores the true story of Britain's last ritual murder that inspired The Wicker Man, and birthed the folk horror genre. An unsettling interrogation of witchcraft and the occult in Britain's idyllic countryside.
+ Talk - English Heretic
English Heretic is a creative research project that subjects heritage and history to explore an esoteric rendering of England. Andy Sharp AKA English Heretic will join us to discuss the themes of The Last Sacrifice, exploring ritual history and magikal geographies.
“A brilliantly executed deep dive into the shocking murder that went on to inspire a brand-new horror genre.” - Hey U Guys