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Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha
10th November 2021

Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha

The Beta Test is a bloated and crude social commentary
Grimmfest 2021: Tarumama
10th November 2021

Grimmfest 2021: Tarumama

Drawing on Colombian folklore, Tarumama is a surreal and at times poignant horror drama about a feuding family
Grimmfest 2021: Night Drive – A Bumpy Ride
10th November 2021

Grimmfest 2021: Night Drive – A Bumpy Ride

Night Drive is a tonally inconsistent, funny but largely empty dark comedy
Grimmfest 2021: The Sadness
10th November 2021

Grimmfest 2021: The Sadness

Horrifically bloody and gloriously violent, The Sadness revels in its apocalyptic setting and strangely relevant premise
Grimmfest 2021: The Pizzagate Massacre
10th November 2021

Grimmfest 2021: The Pizzagate Massacre

The Pizzagate Massacre is an uncomfortable and unpleasant disappointment
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Review
6th November 2021

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Review

Bold and exciting, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie translates excellently from stage to cinema
Man-creep-ian Halloween Quiz
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.
Grimmfest 2021: The Righteous
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
Grimmfest 2021: Midnight
28th October 2021

Grimmfest 2021: Midnight

Midnight narrates a tense chase through the cramped streets of Seoul
Grimmfest 2021: Blast (Déflagrations)
27th October 2021

Grimmfest 2021: Blast (Déflagrations)

Review of French director Vanya Peirani Vignes’ tense and provocative debut feature Blast.

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Grimmfest 2021: The Night Belongs to the Monsters
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.
Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness
27th October 2021

Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness

Predictable jump scares and poorly written characters make Foregiveness a troubling and dull watch
Grimmfest 2021: The Spore
26th October 2021

Grimmfest 2021: The Spore

Jason Fox reviews D.M Cunningham’s new post pandemic thriller
Grimmfest 2021: Slapface – Poignant, haunting and cerebral
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
Grimmfest 2021:  Hotel Poseidon – A movie you cannot forget
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
Grimmfest 2021: The Guest Room
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
Grimmfest 2021: On the 3rd Day
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
INTERNATIONAL FILM: Japanese New Wave – An introduction
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
GOLDEN OLDIES: The Watermelon Woman – A Landmark in Black Film 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’
KINOFILM: Festival Preview
17th October 2021

KINOFILM: Festival Preview

Welcome to Kinofilm, the most exciting short film festival coming to Manchester this week!