Fréwaka (2025)
Care worker Shoo, who is haunted by a personal tragedy, is sent to a remote village to care for an agoraphobic woman, who fears both her neighbours and the Na Sídhe – sinister folkloric entities she believes abducted her decades before.
Director: Aislinn Clarke
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: April 25, 2025
Cast
- Clare Monnelly - Shoo
- Bríd Ní Neachtain - Peig
- Alexandra Bustryzhickaya - Mila
- Olga Wehrly - Deirdre
- Grace Collender - Young Peig
- Mícheál Óg Lane - Daithí
- Tara Breathnach - The Mother
- Jim Cunningham - Seán
- Peadar Cox - Bus Driver
- Liv O'Donoghue - Receptionist
Screenplay
Music: Die Hexen
Cinematography: Narayan Van Maele
Editing: John Murphy
Production: DoubleBand Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Cine4, Wildcard Films
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English, Gaeilge, Український
Original Language: ga
Themes
Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo, Pure Terror and Dread, Absolute Terror in the Dark Night, Cannibal Cults and Horror Tales, Cannibal's Secret Hunger and Horror
Keywords
goat, agoraphobia, religion, death of mother, folklore, mysterious, traumatic childhood, folk horror, irish folklore, supernatural horror, independent film, psychological horror, horror
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fréwaka about?
- Care worker Shoo, who is haunted by a personal tragedy, is sent to a remote village to care for an agoraphobic woman, who fears both her neighbours and the Na Sídhe – sinister folkloric entities she believes abducted her decades before.
- Who directed Fréwaka?
- Fréwaka was directed by Aislinn Clarke.
- Who stars in Fréwaka?
- Fréwaka stars Clare Monnelly, Bríd Ní Neachtain, Alexandra Bustryzhickaya, Olga Wehrly, Grace Collender, Mícheál Óg Lane.
- How long is Fréwaka?
- Fréwaka has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Fréwaka?
- Fréwaka is a Drama, Fantasy, Horror film.
- Where was Fréwaka produced?
- Fréwaka was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Fréwaka?
- The themes of Fréwaka include: Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo, Pure Terror and Dread, Absolute Terror in the Dark Night, Cannibal Cults and Horror Tales, Cannibal's Secret Hunger and Horror.