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Grimmfest 2024 short film line up and special preview
Grimmfest, Manchester’s International Festival of Fantastic Film, will be returning to its regular venue, Manchester’s Odeon Great...
Darren Tilby
Aug 28, 20244 min read

Grimmfest announce shorts, guest, jury and surprise screening!
Grimmfest, Manchester's International Festival of Fantastic Film, will be returning to regular venue, Manchester’s Odeon Great Northern,...
Darren Tilby
Sep 11, 20234 min read


Grimmfest Announce Full 2023 Lineup
Grimmfest, Manchester's International Festival of Fantastic Film, are delighted to announce their full feature film lineup for 2023. The...
Darren Tilby
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Filmmaker Interview with Patrick Ireland
Filmmaker Interview by Chris Olson Thanks for speaking with us Patrick. Whereabouts in the world are you right now and what are you up...
Chris Olson
Aug 2, 20234 min read


The Winners of the 2022 UK Film Review Festival
By Chris Olson Our third instalment of the UK Film Review Festival was an absolute blast! Our biggest lineup ever, with films from across...
Chris Olson
Nov 28, 20221 min read


Grimmfest Film Review - Moon Garden
★★★★★ Directed by: Ryan Stevens Harris Written by: Ryan Stevens Harris Starring: Angie Duke, Brionne Davis, Haven Lee Harris, Morgana...
Darren Tilby
Oct 18, 20223 min read


Grimmfest Film Review - Vesper
★★★★ Directed by: Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper Written by: Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper Starring: Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan,...
Darren Tilby
Oct 17, 20223 min read

Grimmfest Film Review - The Lake
★★ Directed by: Lee Thongkham, Aqing Xu Written by: Lee Thongkham Starring: Sushar Manaying, Xu Qian, Zang Jinsheng, Palita...
Darren Tilby
Oct 14, 20222 min read


The Banshees of Inisherin - Film Review
Film review for The Banshees of Inisherin directed by Martin McDonagh. Words by critic Taryll Baker for UK Film Review.
Taryll Baker
Oct 14, 20222 min read


Grimmfest Film Review - House of Darkness
★★ Directed by: Neil LaBute Written by: Neil LaBute Starring: Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, Gia Crovatin, Lucy Walters Grimmfest Film...
Darren Tilby
Oct 13, 20223 min read

Empire of Light - Film Review
Film review for Empire of Light directed by Sam Mendes. Words by critic Taryll Baker for UK Film Review.
Taryll Baker
Oct 13, 20222 min read

The Whale - Film Review
Film review for The Whale directed by Darren Aronofsky. Words by critic Taryll Baker for UK Film Review.
Taryll Baker
Oct 12, 20223 min read

Living - Film Review
Film review for Living directed by Oliver Hermanus. Words by critic Taryll Baker for UK Film Review.
Taryll Baker
Oct 12, 20222 min read


The 2022 UK Film Review Festival Lineup Announced
Film critic Chris Olson announces the 2022 lineup for the UK Film Review Festival. Find out which films will be playing.
Chris Olson
Oct 11, 20222 min read


Bones and All LFF Review
Luca Guadagnino has been on a break film wise since his Suspiria remake, but he’s returned to doing his own take on the subject of cannibal-
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Oct 11, 20223 min read


Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022 - lineup announcent
Filmotomy’s Femme Filmmakers Festival returns today, Friday 23rd of September, for its seventh year. Over ten days and with a massive...
UK Film Review
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Sanctuary TIFF Review
BDSM is a touchy (ahem) subject that is not always done justice on film, for every Secretary there are half a dozen 365 days
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Sep 20, 20222 min read


Grimmfest 2022 Film Feature - Final Cut
Directed by: Michel Hazanavicius Written by: Michel Hazanavicius Starring: Brahim Chioua, Alain de la Mata, Noémie Devide, Vincent...
Darren Tilby
Sep 17, 20222 min read


Grimmfest 2022 Film Feature - Megalomaniac
Directed by: Karim Ouelhaj Written by: Karim Ouelhaj Starring: Eline Schumacher, Wim Willaert, Benjamin Ramon, Pierre Nisse, Raphaëlle...
Darren Tilby
Sep 15, 20222 min read


FrightFest 2022 Highlights
Film Festival Feature by Alasdair MacRae The UK’s biggest genre film festival resumed as an in-person event this year with a bumper...
UK Film Review
Sep 13, 20225 min read
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