SELF-HELP - Erik Bloomquist turns his directorial style to psychological thriller with this tale of a troubled teenager discovering she may be in over her head investigating a sinister self-actualisation group where the manipulative leader has also romantically ensnared her mother. Iain MacLeod reviews the film playing at FrightFest this weekend with its international premiere.

BLOOD SHINE - Emily Bennett stars and co-directs this folk-horror tinged character piece of a cult-member holding an unsuspecting film director captive for a sinister other-worldly aim. Iain MacLeod reviews the film which receives its world premiere at FrightFest.

MARSHMALLOW – Daniel DelPurgatorio’s directorial debut takes summer-camp horror to unsettling new heights. Iain MacLeod reviews this creepy, sci-fi-tinged tale of camp legends, body horror, and sinister surprises, where nothing is as innocent as it seems.

THE TOXIC AVENGER UNRATED - Finally unleashed onto cinema screens after sitting on the shelf for over two years, Macon Blair’s remake of the immortal Troma hero stars Peter Dinklage in the title role. Iain MacLeod reviews to see if the wait was worth it in this gory unrated cut that received its English Premiere at FrightFest this weekend.

Eric Owen makes a bold leap from horror to a lean, mean neo-noir thriller with IN A COLD VEIN.  With dark Texan landscapes, bursts of violence, and a conflicted anti-hero at its core, this is a must for crime fiction fans.

Iain MacLeod reviews Owen’s Texas noir, which receives its World Premiere this year at FrightFest. 

TRANSCENDING DIMENSIONS - Toshiaki Toyoda’s trippy sci-fi dazzles and amuses the viewer with its mind bending story of sorcerous monks, hitmen and how to get to the end of the universe. Iain MacLeod reviews this ready-made slice of cult Japanese cinema that received its UK Premiere at FrightFest.

THE DEGENERATE: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF ANDY MILLIGAN - Chaotic, raw, unforgettable. Milligan’s films always stand out. Grayson Tyler Johnson & Josh Johnson explore the life and legacy of this 42nd Street auteur, with insights from Jimmy McDonough + and rare interviews that paint a vivid portrait of this cult auteur.  

Iain MacLeod reviews this deep dive into one of genre cinema’s most divisive figures, receiving its UK Premiere at FrightFest.

DOG OF GOD -  From the country that brought us FLOW comes another animation that couldn't be more different, or downright filthier in every sense of the word. The most visually distinctive film of this years FrightFest, Iain MacLeod reviews this dark fantasy rooted in fact that is also reminiscent of the dark fantasy films of the 80's.

COGNAITIVE - Tommy Savas’ sharp, bloody & darkly funny sci-fi horror comes to FrightFest for its UK Premiere.  IainMacLeod reviews this slasher with a digital twist.