Unwelcome (2022) is a chilling folk-horror thriller that blends home invasion fear with ancient mythology, delivering an eerie tale where the countryside holds more than just quiet.

The story follows Maya and Jamie, a couple from London (played by Hannah John-Kamen and Douglas Booth) who escape the violence of the city after a traumatic attack, hoping for peace in a remote Irish village. They inherit a secluded old house, seemingly idyllic — until they learn about the local legend of the Redcaps: bloodthirsty goblin-like creatures that dwell in the woods and must be appeased with offerings at the edge of the property.

At first, Maya dismisses the warnings as quaint superstition. But when sinister happenings begin — strange noises in the night, bloody signs in the forest, and hostile locals — she realizes the myths might be terrifyingly real. As tensions escalate and the line between human threats and supernatural evil blurs, Maya is forced to confront not only ancient horrors, but her own instincts for survival.

With a haunting atmosphere, brutal twists, and a uniquely folkloric antagonist, Unwelcome explores the primal terror of being hunted — in a place you were never truly wanted.