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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BLOCKHEAD

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.


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SELF-HELP

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.



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THE TOXIC AVENGER - UNRATED

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.


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IN A COLD VEIN

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. 

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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.



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DOG OF GOD

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.

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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.


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