Word must have got out: GRIMMFEST is the place to be in early October. This year we have more film makers and actors than ever before wanting to attend the festival, present their films, and meet their public.
GRIMMFEST offers a unique opportunity to see all-new movie premieres on the big screen, long before they go on general release; to see films you might never get another chance to see in a cinema. And it’s a chance to get up close and personal with the actors and the film makers themselves; to ask them questions, discuss their creative decisions. At Grimmfest, there is no “Them and Us”. Filmmakers and performers are encouraged to mingle, socialise, often sharing a drink at the bar with audience members. You can get your posters signed, certainly, you can take photographs, but this isn’t a convention; this isn’t about charging silly fees for photo opportunities or autographs. This is a ‘money can’t buy’ experience where you get to chat and connect with incredible talent in a relaxed and sociable environment.
So, let’s dive straight in and see who will be attending Grimmfest 2024.
For our Preview Night on Thursday 3rd October, we have the World Premiere of BLACK CAB, an eerie fusion of psychological thriller, urban legend, and the supernatural, shot in and around Manchester. We are delighted to announce that the film’s stars, Nick Frost (SHAUN OF THE DEAD, SPACED) and Synnove Karlsen (BODIES, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO), and the director, Bruce Goodison, will be with us to present the film and answer questions.
Also on Thursday evening… Do you want to find out how a horror anthology TV series makes it to the screen? Join us for an exclusive European Premiere preview of three episodes of the much-anticipated TALES FROM THE VOID and meet showrunners Francesco Loschaivo and John Kelley, who will be coming over from Canada to host the event.
Finally, that evening, we’ll be welcoming actress Caroline Quigley and producer Paul Kim all the way from the USA for the International Premiere of BEEZEL, a bone-chilling reinvention of the “found footage” horror.
On Friday 4th Oct we are joined by Justin Hardy (Son of Robin Hardy) and producer Chris Nunn to present and discuss their documentary CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN, an insightful and emotional exploration of Justin and his brother Dominic’s often troubled relationship with their father, and with the film that made his name.
From Italy, we welcome prolific horror movie director Fredrico Zampaglione, who first made his mark as a musician with the band Tiromancino, before turning to directing acclaimed movies such as SHADOW, TULPA and now the Italian box office smash THE WELL, starring Lauren LaVera (TERRIFIER 2), which has its English Premiere at Grimmfest.
From Finland we welcome director Joey Palmroos for the World premiere of the gripping DELIVERY RUN along with UK actors Alexander Arnold, Arthur Sylense, Liam James Collins and Nadine Higgin who will introduce the film and answer questions after the screening.
Finally, from Holland, we welcome director and producer Loïs Dols de Jong and producer Suzan de Swaan, for the International Premiere of the harrowing and nail-biting AMSTERDAM ALERT.
On Saturday 5th Oct We have a whopping line up of guests…
From Macedonia, we welcome director Vardan Tozija for the UK Premiere of the heart breaking post-apocalyptic drama, M.
From Canada, we welcome director Michael Pierro for the European premiere of tense neo-noir SELF DRIVER, a morally conflicted TAXI DRIVER for the age of Uber.
The team behind supernaturally-themed Scandi-noir FROM DARKNESS will be with us in force, with director Philip W. da Silva, producer Gustav Stern, and cast members, Oscar Skagerberg and Peter Morlin all coming along to present the film’s Regional Premiere and answer questions.
For the UK Premiere of the head-spinning TIM TRAVERS AND THE TIME TRAVELER’S PARADOX, we’ll be joined by Si Begg & Deadly Avenger, composers of the extraordinary score.
And to round things off on Saturday evening, Director Pierre Tsigaridis and producer Maxime Rancon (TWO WITCHES) will be making a welcome return to Grimmfest to present their astonishingly intense second feature TRAUMATIKA.
There’s no sign of slackening off on Sunday 6th October, either, as we have another day packed with guests attending from around the world.
Actors Jasper Jones & John Howley, director Andrew Bell, and producer Nicholas Santos will join us from the US for the World Premiere of the visceral vampire drama BLEEDING.
German director Michael Steiner will present and answer questions about his high octane chase thriller, EARLY BIRDS.
American actors Britni Camacho and John Schwab (TOM CLANCY’S JACK RYAN) will join British director Lawrence Jacomelli for the UK premiere of the gruelling and unflinching Desert Noir, BLOOD STAR.
American director R.J. Daniel Hannah will present and answer questions at the International Premiere of the surreal and startling SUCCUBUS.
And last but by no means least, director Robyn August and cast members, M.C. Huff, Tom Kiesche, Emily Hall, Jenna Z. Alvarez, Nicole Lovince will join us from the USA for the uproariously splattery satiric slasher, KILLHER, our closing night film.
Get the full lowdown on GRIMMFEST 2024 right HERE.