The Ash Tree
The Ash Tree

The Ash Tree

1975Movie32 minEnglish

Man of leisure Sir Richard receives notification that his Uncle has died, bequeathing him his stately country manor and all its lands. On his return to England he immediately sets about taking stock of all legal matters concerning his new property, but during these dealings Sir Richard seems to be more than a little distracted, he hears strange noises from the ash tree outside his bedroom window.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Piers HaggardGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple inherits an old country house with a sinister past. Upon arrival, they discover a massive, ancient ash tree in the garden that seems to possess a malevolent influence. Strange occurrences and disturbing visions plague the wife, hinting that the tree may be connected to dark rituals and a history of death.

Critical Reception

The Ash Tree is a cult classic in the folk horror genre, often praised for its atmospheric dread and unsettling mood. While not a mainstream hit, it has garnered a dedicated following among horror aficionados for its unique approach to supernatural terror and its effective use of a rural setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its deeply unsettling atmosphere and slow-burn tension.
  • Appreciated for its unique supernatural premise centered around a malevolent tree.
  • Considered an overlooked gem in the folk horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented, but fans of the film often highlight its pervasive sense of unease and its departure from conventional horror tropes.

Fun Fact

The film was adapted from the 1967 novel of the same name by drama critic and author Piers Haggard, who also directed the film.

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"Sir Richard" (Edward Petherbridge) arrives at his recently inherited stately home and almost instantly decides that he and his bride-to-be (Lalla Ward) need to have a new pew in the parish church. Warned by the vicar (Preston Lockwood) tha...