THE VAULT

Penda's Fen (1974) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.6/100

I'm Nothing Pure

The Premise

Through a series of real and imagined encounters with angels, demons, and England's pagan past, a pastor's son begins to question his religion and politics, and comes to terms with his sexuality.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Folk Horror, Supernatural, Penda's Fen taps into fundamental fears. The 7.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of coming of age, paganism, pagan continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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