THE VAULT

The White Reindeer (1952) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.1/100

Finland's greatest horror film!

The Premise

A newly-married woman becomes frustrated as her husband, a reindeer herder for an Arctic village, spends much of his time away. Desperate for affection, she visits a shaman who offers a potion that makes her irresistibly desirable, with unexpected and deadly results.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Folk Horror, Vampire, The White Reindeer taps into fundamental fears. The 7.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of vampire, reindeer, shaman continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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