Rabbit Trap: Exploring Myth, Madness, and the Art of Fear

By Holloway Ashford

Rabbit Trap: Exploring Myth, Madness, and the Art of Fear takes readers deep into one of 2025's most haunting and original horror films. Written as a definitive companion, this book examines Bryn Chainey's visionary debut and the ways it reshapes the language of psychological and folk horror.

Set against the eerie backdrop of 1970s Wales, Rabbit Trap follows a married couple whose lives unravel after disturbing a fairy circle tied to the myth of the Tylwyth Teg. With Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen delivering unforgettable performances, the film blends folklore, isolation, and psychological breakdown into a chilling tale that lingers long after the credits roll.

Inside this book, you'll discover:

The creative vision of director Bryn Chainey and the path from shorts to feature debut.

How Rabbit Trap draws from Celtic folklore, fairy myths, and the legacy of folk horror classics like The Wicker Man and Midsommar.

Exclusive insights into the film's production, from rural locations to 1970s design and visual style.

An exploration of Lucrecia Dalt's experimental score and Graham Reznick's groundbreaking sound design, hailed as a "cinematic audio masterwork."

Festival buzz from Sundance 2025, critical responses, and the film's place within the folk horror canon.

More than just a movie guide, this is an exploration of how sound, myth, and atmosphere converge to create terror. Rabbit Trap is not only Bryn Chainey's first feature-it is a bold statement about the future of horror.

Whether you're a horror enthusiast, a student of cinema, or a fan of folk tales reimagined on screen, this book is your key to understanding why Rabbit Trap has already become one of the most talked-about films of the decade.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQDMW8GF
• ISBN13: 9798264523786
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"