REDUX REDUX - New thrilling life is breathed into the Multiverse sub-genre with this tale of a grieving mothers quest for revenge in REDUX REDUX. Iain MacLeod reviews this lean and fast-moving, sci-fi that works as both a character piece and action movie that wowed the audience at FrightFest at its English Premiere.

FrightFest 2025’s Short Film Showcases delivered horror, comedy, and surreal nightmares in bite-sized form.

Nina Romain attended Short Film Showcase Two and shares her standout picks from the showcase.

THE ARBITER – Director Marc Price returns with a quirky Brit action comedy that makes its World premiere at FrightFest this weekend.  Nina Romain head to FrightFest to check out this  chaotic burst of parkour fuelled, rollerskating mayhem, complete with ice cream trucks and cartoonish carnage.

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.

BLOCKHEAD - Documentary filmmaker Matt Harlock makes his feature debut with BLOCKHEAD, a psychological look at a young author overcoming writer’s block with help from an unlikely source who may not have his best interests at heart. Iain MacLeod reviews this challenging thriller receiving its world premiere at FrightFest.

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.