EnglishFestivals - Frightfest 2023 : Discover the Cineword Leicester square Empire studio screen (721) line-up
By Mulder, 15 august 2023
FrightFest is an annual horror film festival that takes place in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the largest and most well-known horror film festivals in the world. FrightFest showcases a wide range of horror and genre films, including both independent and mainstream releases. The festival typically features premieres, special screenings, guest appearances by filmmakers and actors, panel discussions, and more.
FrightFest was first established in 2000 by film enthusiasts Ian Rattray, Paul McEvoy, Alan Jones, and Greg Day. It started as a single-day event and has since grown into a multi-day festival, usually spanning over a long weekend. The festival primarily focuses on horror and genre films, including subgenres like thriller, science fiction, fantasy, and more. Over the years, FrightFest has become a platform for discovering new and innovative horror films from around the world. It has gained a dedicated following among horror fans and has helped to promote and celebrate the genre. FrightFest also provides an opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their work to a passionate audience and to connect with industry professionals.
The festival's schedule typically includes a mix of feature films, short films, and special events. It has gained a reputation for premiering highly anticipated horror films and has hosted screenings of movies that have gone on to become cult classics.
Thursday 24 august
Suitable flesh (2003) (European Premiere) (Opening film) (USA) (100 minutes)
Director: Joe Lynch
With: Heather Graham, Barbara Crampton, Bruce Davison, Johnathan Schaech
The dive (2023) (UK Premiere) (Germany) (100 minutes)
Director: Maximilian Erlenwein
With: Sophie Lowe, Louisa Krause
Cheat (2003) (World Premiere) (USA) (85 minutes)
Directors: Nick Psinakis, Kevin Ignatius
With: Corin Clay, Mick Thayer, Danielle Grotsky, April Clark
friday 25 august
It lives inside (2003) (European Premiere) (USA) (99 minutes)
Director: Bishal Dutta
With: Megan Suri, Neeru Bajwa, Mohana Krishnan, Betty Gabriel.
Creeping death (2023) (World Premiere) (USA) (93m minutes)
Director: Matt Sampere
With: Monique Parent, Scott Lea, Matt Sampere, Delian Lincourt
Where the devil roams (2023) (European Premiere) (USA) (90 minutes)
Directors: John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser
With: John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser
New Life (2023) (European Premiere) (USA) (85 minutes=
Director: John Rosman
With: Sonya Walger, Hayley Erin, Tony Amendola, Ayanna Berkshire
Faceless after dark (2023) (World Premiere) (USA) (86 minutes)
Director: Raymond Wood
With: Jenna Kanell, Danny Kang, Danielle Lynn, Michael Aaron Milligan
That’s a wrap (2023) (International Premiere) (USA) (94 minutes)
Director: Marcel Walz
With: Cerina Vincent, Monique Parent, Sarah French, Gigi Gustin
Saturday 26 august
Monolith (2022) (UK Premiere) (Australia) (94 minutes)
Director: Mark Vesely
With: Lily Sullivan, Ling Cooper Tang, Ansuya Nathan, Erik Thomson
Cobweb (2023) (International Premiere) (USA) (88 minutes)
Director: Samuel Bodin
With: Lizzy Caplan, Anthony Starr, Cleopatra Coleman, Woody Norman
Pandemonium (2023) (UK Premiere) (France) (95 minutes)
Director: Quarxx
With: Hugo Dillon, Ophelia Kolb, Arben Bajraktaraj, Manon Maindivide
Herd (2023) (World Premiere) (USA) (96 minutes)
Director: Steven Pierce. With: Ellen Adair, Mitzi Akaha, Jeremy Holm, Corbin Bernsen
Farang (2023) (UK Premiere) (96 minutes)
Director: Xavier Gens
With: Nassim Lyes, Olivier Gourmet, Loryn Nounay, Vithaya Pansringarm
Transmission(2023) (World Premiere) (73 minutes)
Director: Michael J. Hurst
With: Vernon Wells, Felissa Rose, Dave Sheridan, Sadie Katz
Sunday 27 august
Piper (2023) (UK Premiere) (USA) (105 minutes)
Director: Anthony Waller
With: Elizabeth Hurley, Mia Jenkins, Jack Stuart, Robert Daws
The seeding (2023) (European Premiere) (USA) (94 minutes)
Director: Barnaby Clay
With: Scott Haze, Kate Lyn Sheil, Alex Montaldo, Charlie Avink
Cold meat (2023) (World Premiere) (UK/Canada) (90 minutes)
Director: Sébastien Drouin
With: Allen Leech, Nina Bergman, Yan Tual, Sydney Hendricks
Raging grace (2023) (English Premiere) (UK) (99 minutes)
Director: Paris Zarcilla
With: Jaeden Paige Boadilla, Max Eigenmann, David Heyman, Leanne Best
Mancunian man: the legendary life of Cliff Twemlow (2023) (World Premiere) (UK) (124 minutes)
Director: Jake West
With: Barry Twemlow, Oliver Tobias, Ginette Gray, John Saint Ryan
Monday 28 august
My mother’s eyes (2023) (International Premiere) (Japan) (94 minutes)
Director: Takeshi Kushida
With: Akane Ono, Mone Shitara, Takuma Izumi, Shusaku Uchida
Founders day (2023) (International Premiere) (95 minutes)
Director: Erik Bloomquist
With: Devin Druid, Emilia McCarthy, Amy Hargreaves, Catherine Curtin
Home sweet home: where evil lives (2023) (World Premiere) (Germany) (84 minutes)
Director: Thomas Sieben
With: Nilam Farooq, David Kross, Justus von Dohnányi, Olga Von Luckwald
The exorcist (1973) (USA) (122 minutes)
Warner Bros 50th Anniversary Exclusive Screening, hosted by Mark Kermode
Director: William Friedkin
With: Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Max Von Sydow, Jason Miller
The sacrifice game (2023) (European Premiere) (Closing film) (USA) (90 minutes)
Director: Jenn Wexler
With: Mena Massoud, Olivia Scott Welch, Chloe Levine, Gus Kenworthy
(Source : press release)