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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.

Friday august 25

Black mold (2023) (International Premiere) (USA) (92 minutes)
Director: John Pata
With: Agnes Albright, Andrew Bailes, Jeremy Holm, Caito Aase

Short film showcase 1 (Line-up to be announced)

What you wish for (2023) (European Premiere) (USA) (102 minutes)
Director: Nicholas Tomnay
With: Nick Stahl, Tamsin Topolski, Randy Vasquez, Penelope Mitchell

Poundcake (2023) (International Premiere) (USA) (90 minutes)
Director: Onur Tukel. With: Ron Brice, Eva Dorrepaal, Pia Paez, Onur Tukel.

Werewolf santa(2023) (World Premiere) (UK) (70 minutes)
Director: Airell Anthony Hayles. With: Emily Booth, Joe Bob Briggs, Mark Arnold, Katherine Rodden

Saturday august 26

River (2023) (UK Premiere) (Japan) (86 minutes)
Director: Junta Yamaguchi
With: Saori, Riko Fujitani, Kazunari Tosa, Shiori Kubo

Spookt (2023) (World Premiere) (USA) (80 minutes)
Director: Tony Reames
With: Christen Sharice, Hayley Leary, Erin Brown, Eric Roberts

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To fire you come at last (2023) (European Premiere) (UK) (43 minutes)
Director: Sean Hogan
With: Mark Carlisle, James Swanton, Harry Roebuck, Richard Rowden

Thorns (2023) (World Premiere) (USA) (91 minutes)
Director: Douglas Schulze
With: Doug Bradley, Cassandra Schomer, Jon Bennett, Bob Shumaker

Triggered (2023) (UK Premiere) (The Philippines) (112 minutes)
Director: Richard Somes
With: Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes, Sid Lucero, Kokoy De Santos

Sunday august 27

Kim’s video (2022) (International Premiere) (USA) (88 minutes)
Directors: David Redmon, Ashley Sabin
With: Yongman Kim, Isabel Gillies, Robert Greene, Eric Hynes

The black mass (2023) (International Premiere) (USA) (85 minutes)
Director: Devanny Pinn
With: Jeremy London, Kathleen Kinmont, Lisa Wilcox, Jennifer Wenger

Alligator (1980) (Retrospective) (USA) (91 minutes)
Director: Lewis Teague
With: Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Henry Silva, Dean Jagger

T blockers (2023) (European Premiere) (Australia) (74 minutes)
Director: Alice Maio Mackay
With: Lauren Last, Lewi Dawson, Etcetera Etcetera, Lisa Fanto

The j-horror virus (2023) (World Premiere) (UK) (95 minutes)
Directors: Sarah Appleton, Jasper Sharp
With: Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Takashi Shimizu, Rie Inoo, Shinya Tsukamoto

Monday august 28

I am monsters! (2023) (World Premiere) (UK) (71 minutes)
Director: Nick Vince
With: Nick Vince

Good boy (2022) (UK Premiere) (Norway) (76 minutes)
Director: Viljar Bøe
With: Gard Løkke, Katrine Lovise Øpstad Fredriksen, Nicolai Narvesen Lied, Viljar Bøe

Departing seniors (World Premiere)
Director: Clare Cooney. With: Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, Yani Gellman, Ireon Roach, Maisie Merlock. USA 2023. 85 mins.

(Source : press release)