Folk Horror is a subgenre of horror that stands out due to its distinguished aesthetic which includes pastoral scenes, small villages and portrayals of a simple, rural life. This genre is particularly interesting because of its depiction of contrasting themes, such as the tension between the old and the new, the urban and rural spaces, and the contrast between nature's beauty and human corruption. In this paper, the aim is to discuss the development of the Folk Horror genre, define its main characteristics and to analyze the movies The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971), The Wicker Man (1973), and Witchfinder General (1968). We will start by defining Folk Horror and the types of work that fall under this genre. We will explain the theoretical framework of this paper which is based on Scovell’s Folk Horror chain that he introduced in his book Hours Dreadful and Things Strange. Following this, we will discuss the development of the genre, tracing its connections to old folktales, the influence of the Romantic movement, and its development from the 1960s to the present. The main part of this paper will involve the analysis of the selected movies by applying Scovell’s theory to evaluate how these films incorporate the elements of the Folk Horror chain. Through this analysis we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the workings of the genre and its occasional surges in popularity.