Our take
The Banished follows Grace lost in the wilderness facing a dark presence in folk-horror territory. violence references and moderate language. Expect isolation dread and supernatural threat; best for older teens
Story (may spoil tone)
Grace has nowhere to turn when she finds herself lost in the wilderness with a dark presence threatening to consume her in this twisted folk horror.
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Details
Violence Some killing and blood references; folk-horror violence likely restrain…
Some killing and blood references; folk-horror violence likely restrained
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Brief substance references in brief scan
Brief substance references in brief scan
Frightening Dark presence in wilderness creates folk-horror dread throughout
Dark presence in wilderness creates folk-horror dread throughout
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss undertones in survival horror context
Loss undertones in survival horror context
Talk after watching
- Grace is alone with something unseen. How does isolation change fear?
- Wilderness survival meets supernatural horror. What rules break first?
- Folk horror often ties land to old wrongs. What history might haunt a place?