FRIGHTFEST REVIEWS ARCHIVE 

FRIGHTFEST HALLOWEEN 2025 REVIEW Iain MacLeod FRIGHTFEST HALLOWEEN 2025 REVIEW Iain MacLeod

POSTHOUSE

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.


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FRIGHTFEST HALLOWEEN 2025 REVIEW Iain MacLeod FRIGHTFEST HALLOWEEN 2025 REVIEW Iain MacLeod

DOLLY

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.


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FRIGHTFEST LONDON 2025 REVIEW Iain MacLeod FRIGHTFEST LONDON 2025 REVIEW Iain MacLeod

HUMAN

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.

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BONE LAKE

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.

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FRIGHTFEST LONDON 2025 REVIEW Iain MacLeod FRIGHTFEST LONDON 2025 REVIEW Iain MacLeod

DEATH CYCLE

DEATH CYCLE – Gabriel Carrer returns in high style, blending giallo inspired visuals with leather clad killers and brutal, head stomping violence. Iain MacLeod reviews this bloody and stylish slice of revenge cinema, packed with inventive kills and colour drenched cinematography, and strong performances, making its World premiere at FrightFest this weekend. 


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MALPERTUIS

MALPERTUIS - Harry Kümel’s dark fantasy horror makes a long overdue return to screens this weekend at FrightFest in a 4K Remaster. Iain MacLeod reviews this lost classic that more than impresses with its occultist leanings, fantastical designs, striking cinematography and so much more.

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JIMMY AND STIGGS

JIMMY AND STIGGS - Joe Begos returns in high style, directing and starring in a psychedelic alien abduction set entirely within his own apartment. Iain MacLeod reviews this chaotic and abrasive slice of horrifically funny, sci-fi madness achieved entirely with astonishing practical effects and clever filmmaking making its UK premiere at FrightFest this weekend.


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RUMPELSTILTSKIN

RUMPELSTILTSKIN - This year's closing film at Glasgow FrightFest, with a digital release in April, gives the fairy tale of a malevolent imp a folk horror edge. Iain MacLeod reviews Andy Edwards sinister and fantastical spin on the evergreen bedtime story that gets a clever expansion.




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MUTILATOR 2

MUTILATOR 2 is a nostalgic throwback to 1980s slasher films, directed by Buddy Cooper, who returns after a long hiatus. The film is a self-aware sequel to the cult classic "The Mutilator," featuring several returning cast members.


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