Lore
Lore
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From the executive producer of The Walking Dead and the executive producer of The X-Files, this anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's "Lore" podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawned our darkest nightmares. Blending dramatic scenes, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our horror legends - such as vampires, werewolves and body snatchers - are rooted in truth.
Callum reviewed2d ago
⭐⭐⭐½ (out of 5) Lore – When fact meets fright in a dark little history lesson.
“Lore” is one of those rare hybrids that’s hard to pin down — part documentary, part horror, part historical deep dive. Maybe call it a horromentary or docorror if you like, because that’s exactly what it feels like: eerie stories told with the authority of a lecture and the atmosphere of a campfire tale.
Based on the hit podcast, Lore explores the origins of myths, legends, and superstitions — from vampires to hauntings to real-world horrors that inspired fiction. It’s educational, yes, but also unsettling in a way that sneaks up on you. The presentation walks a fine line between dramatization and narration, and somehow, it works.
It’s not all blood and screams — this is horror with a historian’s eye. The pacing is calm, the tone intelligent, and the stories linger long after the credits. You might not know exactly what category it fits into, but it’s absolutely worth the watch.
If Creepshow is campfire chaos and 50 States of Fright is folklore gone wild, Lore is their well-read cousin who shows up with receipts — and a few skeletons in the closet.