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Miniseries – Folklore

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The superstitions and myths of six Asian countries.
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Inkoo Kang Slate 02/04/2019
Even when the hour-long episodes falter in narrative appeal or believable effects, they often offer a fascinating window into the social issues concerning the stories' country of origin. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 12/02/2019
Eric Khoo's plan and its implementation by a number of the most unique Asian directors has resulted in a series that reinvigorates the preterit horror genre, by adding new elements, but most importantly, social commentary. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky Nightmarish Conjurings 09/25/2019
Although not necessarily scary, the stories are written in such a way that draws the viewer in and makes us invest in the humanity of almost all characters and creatures involved. Go to Full Review Stephen McCarty South China Morning Post 02/20/2019
Because it's increasingly difficult for the characters to distinguish what is happening from what they think is happening, the viewer's feelings of icy shock also mount as the intricate story gathers pace, building to a frightful confrontation. Go to Full Review Rosie Knight IGN Movies 02/19/2019
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HBO's spooky horror import offers up six chilling, unique, and atmospheric films which will leave you wanting more. Go to Full Review Jacob Oller Paste Magazine 02/07/2019
The best entry in Folklore is also its most self-aware. "Pob" loves jabbing at white people who've abandoned their myths and legends to Disney's fate. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Roma Anne Louise

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Kazuki Kitamura

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Jeong Yun-seok

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Marissa Anita

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Nuttapon Sawasdee

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Bront Palarae

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2018 A Mother's Love The legend of the Wewe Gombel, a female supernatural being from Javanese mythology that kidnaps children because she is desperate to be a mother. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2018 Tatami The tatami spirit from Japan. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 21, 2018 Nobody Pontianaks in Singapore are said to be women who died in childbirth and that they enact their revenge on men. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 28, 2018 Pob Manop, a journalist struggling to pay off his debts, makes the deal of a lifetime after meeting Pob, a Thai ghost who confesses to the murder of an American CEO. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 4, 2018 Toyol A politician seeks help from a woman with mystical powers and a dark secret after all the fish mysteriously die in a river that Malaysian village depends on for its livelihood. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 11, 2018 Mongdal A Korean mother tries to appease her borderline psychotic son even when tragedy strikes after a new girl comes to town. Details

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Folklore — Miniseries

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Season Info

Director
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Takumi Saitoh, Eric Khoo, Yuhang Ho, Lee Sang-woo, Joko Anwar
Network
HBO Asia
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Release Date
Oct 7, 2018