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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS - Newly remastered in 4K, Harry Kümel’s vampiric masterpiece returns to screens with Delphine Seyrig’s iconic performance as wicked as ever. Iain MacLeod reviews this true classic of the vampire genre, fresh from its FrightFest UK Premiere of the 4K restoration this weekend.

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.