While being versed in Fae lore, I will admit this movie was baffling. Even with an inkling of what to expect from those wacky fairies, the film fails to deliver on folk-horror promises. The plot follows a married pair of musicians traipsing around in lush forests, seeking sounds. Props on whoever cut the audio editing, but a pox upon those responsible for the so-called music. The soundscape of this film is immersive and It is irksome when a movie bills itself as a horror movie, when the reality is that it is more a dull character study with folklore overtones. The settings are gorgeous and verdant, with dark caves and ominous hints with the occasional aura of menace but no actual threat ever presents. The true villain? Surprise—TRAUMA! It's a bait and switch, in that you think you’re watching something about folk horror entities, but what you’re really looking at are characters moving past individual damage. I’d be hard pressed to truly characterize this as a horror movie, as more of an arthouse experiment. The most horrifying and traumatic lesson this movie has to offer is how difficult it is forging a quality relationship with someone who makes bad electronic music.
Rabbit Trap (2025)