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stevelangton's review
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Endlessly informative book, and beautifully written. We Don't Go Back is an absolute must read for followers of Folk Horror.
endpaper's review
2.0
I know it's a thing now to turn blog post into books but I don't enjoy them-the proportion of information to opinion is unbalanced. Knowing nothing about the author but deeply interested in the subject, I found myself groaning in several places, both at the author's arrogance and lack of subtlety, but also at the muddled manner of discussing the subject and films-granted that's because I wanted this to be a different book. I would recommend this only as an overview of the genre to guide further watching, as a book to read, it's drudgery.
mike_brough's review
5.0
I'd read all of these on the author's website over the past few years, Room 207 Press, but I couldn't pass up the chance to read them all again, one after the other.
This is the authoritative guide to folk/pagan horror on the screen and I can't see it being surpassed.
This is the authoritative guide to folk/pagan horror on the screen and I can't see it being surpassed.
isayhourwrong's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.25
This has just convinced me I can say anything is folk horror and connect the dots
thebechdelbitch's review
2.5
Basically functions as a really good list of folk horror stuff to watch - just don't expect any level of useful criticism within the essays/chapters themselves. Kinda disappointing.
benmonroe's review
5.0
Great book! I didn't realize "Folk Horror" was a thing until a few years ago, but have long been a fan of these types of movies (The Wicker Man, the Witch, Witchfinder General, etc.). I'd been exploring the genre more over the past few years, and this book will be a great help in tracking down the films and shows. Prioritizing the gems, and avoiding the duds.
Ingham's writing style is clear and conversational, and he knows his stuff. I appreciate how he's presenting the articles about each subject not as in depth reviews, but more his own opinions, and discussion about how the films affected him. Art is subjective, and my tastes may not intersect with his all the time, but more often than not I'm finding the book a great reference.
Looking forward to checking out some of the films in the book which I've not seen, and revisiting old favorites with a fresh perspective.
Ingham's writing style is clear and conversational, and he knows his stuff. I appreciate how he's presenting the articles about each subject not as in depth reviews, but more his own opinions, and discussion about how the films affected him. Art is subjective, and my tastes may not intersect with his all the time, but more often than not I'm finding the book a great reference.
Looking forward to checking out some of the films in the book which I've not seen, and revisiting old favorites with a fresh perspective.
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