Decolonial Perspectives on South Asian Folk Horror

This presentation explores the multidimensional aspects of South Asian folk horror, addressing its evolution from myths to cinematic representation. It starts with an introduction to folk horror, identifying research gaps including the lack of intersectional and regional analyses, and sets objectives like defining ritual realism and proposing decolonial approaches. The theoretical framework leverages indigenous epistemologies and critiques Euro-American perspectives. Case studies such as...