The Curse of Moll Dyer

Inspired by the chilling true Maryland legend that helped shape The Blair Witch Project, Moll Dyer is a haunting folk horror film that weaves together a 17th-century tale of persecution and witchcraft with a modern-day curse that refuses to die.

In 1697, a mysterious red-haired woman named Moll arrives by boat to a remote Maryland settlement, hoping for a fresh start. But her independence, knowledge of herbs, and strange ways stir fear among the suspicious townsfolk. When disease and misfortune strike, they brand her a witch. On a bitter winter night, she is hunted from her home, fleeing into the woods where she dies clinging to a rock—cursing the town with her final breath.

Centuries later, disgraced folklore professor Rebecca Wyrdhurst and her teenage daughter Mia return to their ancestral home in Leonardtown. A viral video of a girl vanishing after touching “Moll’s Rock” ignites Mia’s curiosity. As she delves into the town’s sinister history, she begins experiencing unsettling visions of Moll’s last days, feeling a bond with the woman who was wronged.

The missing girl in the video becomes a terrifying clue, leading Mia to uncover evidence that Moll’s curse still festers—and that a shadowy group may be willing to sacrifice her to end it. As her distrust of Rebecca grows, Mia begins to suspect her own mother is hiding a dangerous secret about their bloodline and the curse itself.

With the past bleeding into the present, Mia must face the horrifying truth: to survive, she must break the cycle of betrayal and claim the power Moll was denied centuries ago.

Click here to listen to an episode of Rebecca Cole's Fiendish Folklore Podcast, where she delves into the chilling mysteries and history surrounding the legend of Moll Dyer.

Click here to listen to and download the song "Moll Dyer’s Curse" by The Gravehearts.