Get ready to celebrate Halloween like never before on Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28.
Get ready to celebrate Halloween like never before on Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28. This two-day horror extravaganza boasts nine premiere titles that promise to haunt the UK for the first time.
Friday, 27th October
18:15 - THE WATERHOUSE (World Premiere)
Director: Sam Clemens
Cast: Alan Calton, Michelangelo Fortuzzi, Laral Lemon, Lily Catalifo
Duration: 84 mins
Synopsis: Eric, Matt, and Paul, having stolen a valuable painting, retreat to a secluded safe house by the sea. Tensions mount when they realize their fourth member is missing. The arrival of three girls after a boating accident leads to a dark game of deception and a frightening series of disappearances.
20:35 - HE NEVER LEFT (International Premiere)
Director: James Morris
Cast: Colin Cunningham, Jessica Staples, Charla Bocchicchio, David McMahon
Duration: 97 mins
Synopsis:
A federal fugitive and his girlfriend, staying in a motel, find themselves targeted by the infamous "Pale Face" killer. As the terror unfolds, they delve deeper into a legend that has haunted the community for years.
22:50 - MARIA (UK Premiere)
Director: Gabriel Grieco, Nicanor Loreti
Cast: Dana Panchenko, Sofía Gala Castiglione, Malena Sánchez, Magui Bravi
Duration: 70 mins
Synopsis:
Porn star Maria Black mysteriously disappears after a car crash, only to return three years later seeking revenge. A tale of identity, media frenzy, and the quest for justice unfolds.
Saturday, 28th October
FrightFest 2023: Your Ultimate Guide to Saturday's Spine-Tingling Line-Up
If you thought FrightFest's opening night was a horror fan's dream, wait until you see what's lined up for Saturday, 28th October. From Lovecraftian musicals to tales of doppelgängers, here’s what you can look forward to:
11:30 AM - ELDRITCH U.S.A. (International Premiere)
Directors: Ryan Smith, Tyler Foreman
Starring: Graham Weldin, Andy Phinney, Cameron Perry, Aline O’Neill
Run Time: 99 mins
Synopsis: In ELDRITCH U.S.A., brothers Geoff and Rich compete in life, from career ambitions to parental affection. When tragedy strikes, Geoff seeks help from a backwoods cult. The result? Sinister forces are unleashed in a Lovecraftian horror musical featuring original songs by Fox Royale.
2:00 PM - LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP (UK Premiere)
Director: Teresa Sutherland
Starring: Georgina Campbell, Nick Blood, Wai Ching Ho, Soren Hellerup
Run Time: 87 mins
Synopsis: In LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP, Lennon, played by BARBARIAN star Georgina Campbell, takes a job as a park ranger in an isolated outpost. There, she becomes embroiled in a world of strange mysteries, conspiracy theories, and visions that blend past, present, and an ominous future.
4:00 PM - SUPERPOSITION (UK Premiere)
Director: Karoline Lyngbye
Starring: Marie Bach Hansen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Mihlo Olsen
Run Time: 105 mins
Synopsis: In SUPERPOSITION, Stine and Teit, a middle-class couple, venture into Sweden’s forests only to find that they have doppelgängers. As things get stranger, their son starts to doubt if his mother is really his mother.
6:40 PM - HOOD WITCH (UK Premiere)
Director: Saïd Belktibia
Starring: Golshifteh Farahani, Denis Lavant, Mathieu Espagnet, Jérémy Ferrari
Run Time: TBD
Synopsis: In HOOD WITCH, Golshifteh Farahani plays a woman who diversifies her illegal smuggling business with a mystic healing app. When a consultation goes wrong, she faces life-threatening backlash.
8:50 PM - THE LAST VIDEO STORE (UK Premiere)
Directors: Cody Kennedy, Tim Rutherford
Starring: Kevin Martin, Josh Lenner, Vanessa 'Yaayaa' Adams, Lelan Tilden
Run Time: 90 mins
Synopsis: THE LAST VIDEO STORE brings the nostalgia of video rental stores into the horror realm. When a young woman brings in a cursed tape, she and the store owner accidentally unleash cinematic villains into the real world.
10:55 PM - BLUE LIGHT (World Premiere)
Director: Andy Fickman
Starring: Bella DeLong, Amber Janea, Daryl Tofa, Ana Zambrana
Run Time: 109 mins
Synopsis: Rounding out the night is BLUE LIGHT, where seven friends venture to an underground music festival. When they get stranded, they realize that something otherworldly and terrifying is stalking them.
For full program details, check out FrightFest’s official website.
Take a look at our FrightFest 2023 Playlist!
