Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Superstition. Fear. The untamed frontier. GNARLED is a period folk horror short set in the shadows of the English Colonies in America, deep in the New World, where the twisted roots and branches of ancient beliefs still hold power.

GNARLED blends period horror with a striking handmade aesthetic — using practical effects, miniatures, and in-camera techniques to create a uniquely unsettling world.

🎬 A short film by Jon Rist

Watch the full film soon.

🪵 THE FOREST DOES NOT FORGET