FRIGHTFEST GLASGOW 2026
Nothing says springtime like watching a bunch of brand new horror films from around the world chosen by the good folk of FrightFest in the darkness of the Glasgow Film Theatre. The first major horror festival of the year in the UK includes no less than five world premieres, eight new feature films and a showcase of short films specifically highlighting filmmakers from the UK and Ireland. Kicking off on the 5th of March with the world premiere of Scottish thriller JAILBROKEN, a single location thriller set entirely within the confines of a prison cell, the festival then continues across the next two days with a packed programme that will no doubt sate the appetites of horror fans North of the border.
Demonic possession, cosmic horror, creature features, J-Horror, documentaries and good old fashioned extreme psychological horror and more all get their chance to shine on the large screen. In attendance will be guests as varied as Neil Marshall, actress Shauna MacDonald, Alice Krige, director Howard J. Ford and more. As ever, Gore In The Store will be there to cover the festival with reviews, features and interviews so please check out our page devoted to the festival that will no doubt have us screaming, cowering and maybe even laughing in fine style.
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FRIGHTFEST REVIEWS
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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 DOOM BUSTERS
THE DOOM BUSTERS - Keep calm and slaughter aliens. A small group of Home Guard soldiers soon find themselves in the thick of a different kind of action as a bloodthirsty alien turns a small village into a hunting ground. David Gelmini reviews this melding of British comedy, war pic and sci-fi that recently received its world premiere at Glasgow FrightFest.
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.
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.
