Film Archive
10th November 2021
Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha
The Beta Test is a bloated and crude social commentary
10th November 2021
Grimmfest 2021: Tarumama
Drawing on Colombian folklore, Tarumama is a surreal and at times poignant horror drama about a feuding family
10th November 2021
Grimmfest 2021: Night Drive – A Bumpy Ride
Night Drive is a tonally inconsistent, funny but largely empty dark comedy
10th November 2021
Grimmfest 2021: The Sadness
Horrifically bloody and gloriously violent, The Sadness revels in its apocalyptic setting and strangely relevant premise
10th November 2021
Grimmfest 2021: The Pizzagate Massacre
The Pizzagate Massacre is an uncomfortable and unpleasant disappointment
6th November 2021
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Review
Bold and exciting, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie translates excellently from stage to cinema
29th October 2021
Man-creep-ian Halloween Quiz
Katie Bray gives you a short horror movie quiz to get you in the mood for the Halloween season.
28th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: The Righteous
A former priest gets caught in a nightmarish battle with a cosmic being after the tragic death of his daughter
28th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: Midnight
Midnight narrates a tense chase through the cramped streets of Seoul
27th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: Blast (Déflagrations)
Review of French director Vanya Peirani Vignes’ tense and provocative debut feature Blast.
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27th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: The Night Belongs to the Monsters
Combining social commentary and gory horror, The Night Belongs to the Monsters is a chilling horror that is entertaining and perfect for casual viewing.
27th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness
Predictable jump scares and poorly written characters make Foregiveness a troubling and dull watch
26th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: The Spore
Jason Fox reviews D.M Cunningham’s new post pandemic thriller
26th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: Slapface – Poignant, haunting and cerebral
Mirabelle Lee and August Maturo star in Slapface and talk to us about their experiences on set
26th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: Hotel Poseidon – A movie you cannot forget
Inspired by hotel horror flicks like The Shining, Hotel Poseidon is an uncomfortable and surreal exploration of one mans psyche
26th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: The Guest Room
A modern day Edgar Allan Poe novella, The Guest Room is a mysterious and aesthetically gothic thriller
26th October 2021
Grimmfest 2021: On the 3rd Day
The 3rd Day is a gruesomely fun watch which relishes its pulpy themes and unapologetic core
18th October 2021
INTERNATIONAL FILM: Japanese New Wave – An introduction
Exploring the facets and films that made up the Japanese New Wave, Jason Fox introduces one of the most exciting movements of cinematic history
17th October 2021
GOLDEN OLDIES: The Watermelon Woman – A Landmark in Black Film History
Re-visiting Caryl Dunye’s landmark film ‘The Watermelon Woman’
17th October 2021
KINOFILM: Festival Preview
Welcome to Kinofilm, the most exciting short film festival coming to Manchester this week!