FRIGHTFEST
It’s that other time of year again! After the rousing success of August’s FrightFest, the festival returns once again for spooky season with its annual two day Halloween event, taking place on 31st October and 1st November. FrightFest will be bringing nine premieres to the Odeon Luxe West End with a schedule of distinctive films from across the globe displaying the genre's diversity and rude health.
Kicking off with the UK premiere of Johannes Roberts PRIMATE, the weekend will see other eagerly awaited titles such as cult director Mickey Reese’s EVERY HEAVY THING, Can Evrenol’s THE TURKISH COFFEE TABLE, his remake of the notorious 2022 shocker and closing out with Japanese comedian Yuriyan Retriever’s MAG MAG, the first J-Horror from Takashi Miike and Hirokazu Horeeda’s production company K2 Pictures. For the full list and programme, head over to FrightFest’s website.
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FRIGHTFEST REVIEWS
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SANE INSIDE INSANITY: THE PHENOMENON OF ROCKY HORROR
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.
A SERBIAN DOCUMENTARY
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.
THE DEGENERATE: THE LIFE & FILMS OF ANDY MILLIGAN
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.
HEARTS OF DARKNESS: THE MAKING OF THE FINAL FRIDAY
HEARTS OF DARKNESS: THE MAKING OF THE FINAL FRIDAY - Receiving its world premiere screening at this years Glasgow FrightFest, this documentary examines the story behind the divisive ninth chapter of the Friday the 13th franchise. Longtime fans of Jason may find themselves satisfied but Iain MacLeod wonders if there is much else on offer for everyone else.
THE LAST SACRIFICE
THE LAST SACRIFICE - Rupert Russel’s documentary takes a look at the 1945 murder of Charles Walton, the last suspected ritual murder in the UK and its influence not only on folk horror but British culture itself. Iain MacLeod reviews this entertaining and chilling documentary that received its UK premiere at this year's Glasgow FrightFest.
