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Unleashing the beast: How old Polish horrors shaped Hollywood’s masters of dread

Maria Kamińska
 31.10.2026, 08:17
Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession is among most influential Polish horrors. Photo: X/Mubi
Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession is among most influential Polish horrors. Photo: X/Mubi

From shape-shifting beasts to demons within, old Polish horror films continue to haunt cinema