Since the dawn of humanity, we have been captivated by stories. These tales allow us to make sense of the world around us and understand one another. While not all stories are factual, many become ingrained in cultures as legends and myths. These timeless narratives can impart wisdom, attempt to make sense of inexplicable occurrences, or simply provide entertainment.
Reveel’s movies about myths, folklore and legends allow us to revisit classic tales in exciting new ways. From imaginative reinterpretations to faithful adaptations, these films bring older characters to life for modern audiences. Here are 12 movies about myths, legends, and folklore.
1. Metamorphosis
What begins as a therapeutic getaway to save a faltering marriage becomes a terrifying ordeal, as the husband morphs into someone ― or something ― unrecognizable.
2. The Mare
A young man slowly loses himself increasingly in a dream world and his nightmares. But what if the dreams are real?
3. Chest
While filming a documentary series about Appalachian folklore, a crew of amateur filmmakers uncover the legend of a mysterious box hidden away deep in the mountains of East Tennessee. Three years later, their footage was found. Based on real events.
4. Danni and the Vampire
A madcap drifter tries to reignite a special feeling from her past by helping a vampire achieve his dreams.
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5. The Legend of Two Pines
In this original sci-fi/family short film, fifteen-year-old Audrey Wilson must enlist the help of her brother Danny and her best friends Myles and Hailey in an effort to solve the mystery of a decade’s old town legend. Along the way, Audrey attempts to reconnect with her estranged grandfather Pops, and comes to discover that the best adventure in life… is family.
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6. The Face Crusher
Beverly goes camping with her best friend, Lynn, and kicks things off with a story. Lynn is unimpressed and in turn tells her one about the Face Crusher, a psychopath who kills his victims by finding them sleeping and dropping heavy, random stuff on their face. Beverly is appalled and calls it a night but wakes up to find that Lynn has been victimized. She runs in horror, only to wake up in her bed- and seeing the Face Crusher looming above her
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7. The Legend of The Downey Booger
“The Legend of the Downey Booger” is a documentary film that chronicles the story of a mysterious creature that roams the woods of Alabama.
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8. The Legend of Resurrection Mary
Jeff Pryce nearly runs down a beautiful, yet mysterious young girl walking alone by Resurrection Cemetery.
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9. El Medallón De La Llorona
A Texas family moves into a house which is terrorized by the spirit of the infamous Mexican Weeping Woman. She is attracted by a cursed amulet, the Medallion.
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10. Judging Tree
A former prisoner finds refuge in his relationship with a girl, but financial problems lead to tensions ,and force the young man to take action, until he hears about a strange myth of the village he lives in, and that fate will bring him face to face.
11. Wolf’s Child
A father sacrifices himself to save his 9 month old son from a wolf attack, only for another wolf to take the orphan child as his own.
12. Aždaja/The Dragon
In a small Bosnian village, hidden amongst steep mountain cliffs, throughout the centuries, the ritual of the Great Dragon summoning takes place every spring. The Great Dragon is the village guardian. As the time goes by, the ritual gradually changes and loses its strength. The village is no longer hidden. Strange new beliefs and deities take over its people…
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