Explore the Irish(?) origins of Remmick, the main antagonist of Ryan Coogler’s 2025 folk-horror film Sinners
Tag Archives: Irish legends
Did The Sick-Bed of Cú Chulainn Inspire 2019’s The Lighthouse? [Folklore in Film]
It’s one of Irish mythology’s most fascinating stories. But did it inspire Robert Eggers’ folk-horror masterpiece?
The Celtic Cult of the Head
What do history, archaeology, and mythology tell us about the (alleged) Celtic practice of severed head worship?
Was Scotland Named for an Egyptian Princess? The Scota Myth Explained
Learn the story of Scota, exiled daughter of an Egyptian Pharaoh, and legendary namesake of Scotland.
Did Ancient Irish Warriors Use Chariots in Battle?
Did the ancient Irish use war chariots in battle? The Irish myths say yes: but what about Irish archaeology?
The Battle to End All (Irish Mythology) Battles
Cú Chulainn vs. Fionn mac Cumhaill: An Irish mythology showdown in YouToube documentary form
The 10 Most Powerful Druids From Irish Mythology
Who are some famous druids? In historical accounts, ancient Celtic druids are rarely named—merely alluded to. In Irish mythology, druids are important characters with names and motivations (be them benevolent or nefarious).
The Top 7 Animated Irish Mythology Movies
A list of the top-rated animated feature films inspired by Irish folklore, fairy tales, legends, and myths as ranked by users of IMDb (the Internet Movie Database)
The Top 10 Irish Horror Movies
A list of the top-rated Irish horror films as ranked by users of IMDb. Surely one of these Irish-made spine-tinglers will be the highlight of your Samhain movie night.
The Top 10 Live-Action Irish Mythology Movies
A list of the top-rated live-action films inspired by Irish folklore, fairy tales, legends, and myths as ranked by users of IMDb (the Internet Movie Database)