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Starve Acre is a 2019 folk horror novel written by British author Andrew Michael Hurley. Set in an isolated rural Yorkshire moorland in the 1970s, the narrative follows a couple grieving the death of their young son. As they attempt to renovate their dilapidated estate, they uncover ancient, arcane artifacts and disturb a malevolent presence tied to the land. The book is intended for readers of literary and slow-burn horror, exploring themes of rural folklore, psychological trauma, and the destructive power of grief.
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What is Starve Acre about?
Starve Acre is Andrew Michael Hurley's 2019 folk-horror novel about a grieving couple in rural Yorkshire during the 1970s. Their attempts to restore an isolated estate uncover disturbing local history and possible supernatural forces.
Who wrote Starve Acre?
The novel was written by British author Andrew Michael Hurley. It followed his earlier folk-horror novel The Loney.
Is Starve Acre set in modern Yorkshire?
No. The story is set in the 1970s, although its atmosphere comes from much older rural beliefs and the history of the estate. The moorland setting is central to the novel's sense of isolation.
Was Starve Acre adapted into a film?
Yes. A film adaptation directed by Daniel Kokotajlo premiered in 2023 and starred Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark. The film retains the novel's folk-horror focus on grief, land, and inherited beliefs.
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