FrightFest screened Georgia Conlon’s dark & daring directorial debut, Charlotte Charlotte is another fine example of what can be done with a limited budget, a great story and a great leading cast to bring it to life. And, folks, this is one hell of an independent filmmaking achievement. I will try and keep the spoilers to a minimum but let’s just say that … Read more
YEAR 10 is a post-apocalyptic survival horror written and directed by Ben Goodger. Another great film I had no idea was playing at this year’s FrightFest was called Year 10. I met with director/writer Ben Goodger outside of the Odeon on Leicester Square. He was handing out flyers for his new film, a post-apocalyptic survival horror about humans in their … Read more
Next up in our FrightFest coverage, things are about to get freaky in 7 Keys 7 Keys is set over the course of one night in London and follows two randomers who collide and immerse themselves in a dangerous world where part of the thrill is to get caught. Lena is looking to escape her … Read more
Next up in our FrightFest coverage is the hilariously absurd Member’s Club (control yourselves, ladies). Members Club follows Wet Dreams, an ageing male stripper group from Essex. There was a time when these strapping lads reigned as the fifth-best stripper act in their local town. But they ain’t the same chiselled Chippendales they once were. … Read more
Next up in our FrightFest coverage is Aurélia Mengin’s, Scarlet Blue UNLOCK YOUR INNER NEON DEMONS Aurélia Mengin’s Scarlet Blue is about to take you on a beautiful psychedelic dream-like trip on grief, unresolved trauma and mental illness. Scarlet Blue follows Alter, a troubled 40-year-old woman suffering from severe mental health issues. After a failed suicide attempt, … Read more
At last, I can finally tell you all about Joanne Mitchell’s fantastic Broken Bird after the world premiere last night @ FrightFest – BROKEN BIRD opens nationwide in cinemas around the UK from Aug 30 Based on the award-winning short, Sybil, Broken Bird follows Sybill Chamberlain, a shy and lonely woman who has been dealt a … Read more
Another epic looking title making its way to FrightFest 2024 is Things Will Be Different. This a special one and I am going to tell you all why! Things Will Be Different is produced by Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead and Dave Lawson’s, Rustic Films. I’ve been a big fan of Justin and Aaron since Moviehooker … Read more
FrightFest has released the official full line-up for its 25th edition The time is almost upon us, FrightFest 2024 is just around the corner and we have the full line-up and press release to share with you all. Check it out below. FULL LINE UP ODEON LUXE LEICESTER SQUARE MAIN SCREEN FILMS THURSDAY 22 AUGUST … Read more
More news from FrightFest 202 & we’ve got the press release for THE DÆMON to share with you all Not long to go now, folks until FrightFest 2024 is nearly upon us and the awesome titles keep coming in! And, of course, I have to hook you all up and I know you’re all going … Read more
We just received the press release for Boutique: To Preserve & Collect which is on its way to FrightFest 2024. I’ve covered so many documentaries since Moviehooker started and I’ve covered some harrowing subjects. I already know Boutique: To Preserve & Collect will be one of the most important docs I could ever talk about…and here’s why. I spent 17 years … Read more
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