If you’re a fan of folk horror, or if you’re looking for something atmospheric, mystical, or Gothic to watch that’s cold and dark, let me introduce you to a real hidden gem. If you haven’t heard of it before, you’re not alone—this film hasn’t been available to watch for decades. But thankfully, that’s no longer the case.

The only reason I know The Savage Hunt of King Stakh is now streaming on Kanopy and Tubi is because of TikTok. I know I should be embarrassed to admit it, but sometimes the app introduces me to something pretty amazing, and The Savage Hunt of King Stakh is definitely worth seeking out.

Based on a novella by Uladzimir Karatkievich and directed by Belarusian filmmaker Valeri Rubinchik, The Savage Hunt of King Stakh follows...