The closing film of this year's Halloween FrightFest is a dizzying take on J-Horror from Japan’s most popular comedian Yuriyan Retriever. Iain MacLeod reviews this genre mash-up that combines long haired, shuffling ghosts, musical sequences and reality TV to massively entertaining effect.

Justin Long faces off against a pack of wild coyotes while a forest fire also threatens his home and family. Iain MacLeod reviews this horror comedy which falls flat, mainly due to the use of its AI effects.

A legendary silent film from the Phillipines is rediscovered by a troubled editor, who with the help of his daughter attempts to restore it, only for the evil within the film itself to tear into the real world with horrifying results. Iain MacLeod reviews the film which just received its UK premiere at FrightFest Halloween.

Jessica Rothe stars as Ellie, or is it Sarah? Suffering from a neurological condition that resets and jumbles up her memories, she soon learns that the truth could be something far more disturbing. Iain MacLeod reviews the tricky and creepy sci-fi that just played Halloween FrightFest.

A romantic hike takes a dark turn when an unsuspecting couple encounters a hulking doll-faced killer who wants nothing more than to play with them, in her own, sick and sadistic manner. Iain MacLeod reviews the gothic backwoods horror DOLLY, that kicked off day two of FrightFest Halloween 2025.

Cult director Mickey Reece closes out the first night of Halloween FrightFest with his latest film EVERY HEAVY THING. Iain MacLeod reviews this mix of film noir, sci-fi and dark comedy where a newspaper ad salesman gets mixed up in a misogynistic murderers killing spree

A debt collector discovers his laundromat contains a gateway to the afterlife, and not the good part,in this horror comedy that received its UK premiere at FrightFest. Steven West reviews the horror comedy with a surprisingly tender centre.

One woman’s late night phone scrolling habits soon give way to a battle for survival that leads into something entirely unexpected in writer/director Matt Stuertz’s HUMAN. Iain MacLeod reviews this ambitious low-budget genre mash-up that received its world premiere at FrightFest.

Receiving its English premiere at FrightFest, this documentary takes a look at the still everlasting appeal of the cult musical. Steven West reviews this behind the scenes look, that paints a well rounded and refreshingly honest account of events.

Receiving its World Premiere at FrightFest, Steven West reviews this documentary that takes a comprehensive look behind the scenes of one of the centuries most upsetting, divisive and censored films of this century.

A downtrodden woman finds release when converting to her killer clown alter-ego Jenn-O The Clown in this character driven horror comedy that received its UK Premiere at FrightFest. Steven West reviews this pleasing spin on a well worn genre.

CRUSHED - A prank involving a disturbing video with animal cruelty kicks off a spiralling series of unsettling events, leading a vicar to question his faith in Simon Rumley’s unflinching drama. Iain MacLeod reviews the most divisive film from this year's FrightFest, where it had its English premiere.

BAMBOO REVENGE - Three men wake up in the middle of a patch of swiftly rising bamboo that will impale them unless a vengeance seeking woman gets the answers she's looking for. Iain MacLeod reviews this French thriller that received its world premiere at FrightFest.

BONE LAKE - The erotic thriller jumps back onto the screen, and into our hearts, with BONE LAKE, the twisted tale of two mismatched couples double booked for a romantic getaway at a large secluded  mansion, only to learn that its mystery may entwine them all together in a twisted fashion. Iain MacLeod reviews the fun, blood soaked throwback to the 90’s that received its UK premiere at FrightFest.

MOTHER OF FLIES - The Adams family return with what could be their creepiest and most disturbing film yet in this tale of illness, faith, sorcery and sorrow. Iain MacLeod reviews one of the most distinctive horror films of this year from one of the most creative forces in horror.

ABOVE THE KNEE - Viljar Bøe’s deadly serious look at one man’s obsession and desire to remove his healthy lower leg made its UK premiere at FrightFest. Iain MacLeod reviews the psychological character study that manages to grip the viewer in grim fascination.

INFLUENCERS - CW returns in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2023 SHUDDER hit that sees her revert to her old identity thieving, murderous ways, kicking off a plot that spans continents and spills even more blood. Iain MacLeod reviews the film fresh from its UK premiere at FrightFest. 

ODYSSEY - A week in the life of a high-flying London estate agent gets darker and darker. From mounting debts, to kidnapping to spilled blood the pressure increases day by day in Gerard Johnson’s ruthless mix-up of character study and thriller. Iain MacLeod reviews this darkly entertaining spin on British crime thrillers that just received its English premiere at FrightFest.

REDUX REDUX - New thrilling life is breathed into the Multiverse sub-genre with this tale of a grieving mothers quest for revenge in REDUX REDUX. Iain MacLeod reviews this lean and fast-moving, sci-fi that works as both a character piece and action movie that wowed the audience at FrightFest at its English Premiere.

FrightFest 2025’s Short Film Showcases delivered horror, comedy, and surreal nightmares in bite-sized form.

Nina Romain attended Short Film Showcase Two and shares her standout picks from the showcase.