THEME EXPLORATION

superstition

9 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Marshal Tito's Spirit
Marshal Tito's Spirit
2000 · Vinko Brešan
Carlos Cañique and Maite Grau, ¡Bienvenido Mr. Berlanga! , Barcelona, Destino
Carlos Cañique and Maite Grau, ¡Bienvenido Mr. Berlanga! , Barcelona, Destino
1993 · Luis García Berlanga
Death to the Invader
Death to the Invader
1961 · Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Superstizione – Non ci credo!
Superstizione – Non ci credo!
1948 · Michelangelo Antonioni
Farewell to the Ark
Farewell to the Ark
1984 · Shuji Terayama
The Blue Light
The Blue Light
1932 · Leni Riefenstahl
Jinxed!
Jinxed!
1982 · Don Siegel
Karmic Mahjong
Karmic Mahjong
2006 · Wang Xiaoshuai
Non si sevizia un paperino
Non si sevizia un paperino
1972 · Lucio Fulci
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ari Aster United States

His films like Hereditary and Midsommar deeply explore how superstition, ritual, and folk beliefs shape destiny and psychological horror.

 Takashi Miike Japan

His work frequently incorporates Japanese folklore, curses, and superstitious beliefs as central narrative and thematic elements.

 Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films blend magical realism with superstition and folklore, using supernatural beliefs to explore human nature and historical trauma.