Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2019 is over for another year and horror fans got to enjoy 12 films from around the world during this year’s event.
A jam-packed three days was filled with scares, surprises and of course blood and guts. The standard was really high with only a couple of stinkers in the line-up so narrowing it down to my Top 5 was pretty tough.
Keep reading to find out which films made the cut…
5. Freaks
The mind-bending sci-fi horror from directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein featured an incredible central performance from Lexy Kolker. With twists and turns aplenty, Freaks put a refreshing new spin on the superhero genre and it was far more interesting than anything I’ve seen come out of Marvel or DC in a long time.
Read the full review of Freaks and our interview with directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein
4. Finale
Told in a split narrative, Finale was one of the more traditional horror films shown at this year’s event. Two women are unwittingly put into the middle of a sick and twisted game during their night shift at a petrol station. The film had plenty of gore, some difficult to watch moments and a chilling villain. It’s also incredibly well made!
Read the full review of Finale and our interview with director Søren Juul Petersen
3. The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion
The biggest surprise of the festival, The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion was nothing like I thought it was going to be. Delivering twist after twist, the seemingly gentle family drama transforms into a high-octane thrill ride and it left me absolutely exhilarated.
Read the full review of The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion
2. Level 16
Sci-fi thriller Level 16 featured two stunning performances – Katie Douglas and Sara Canning – and was terrifying in part because it’s not actually all that far from reality. Writer/director Danishka Esterhazy has crafted an intense film that keeps you on the edge-of-your-seat and will stand up to repeat viewings.
Read the full review of Level 16 and our interview with director Danishka Esterhazy
1. The Rusalka
Words cannot express how much I adored The Rusalka, which will be named The Siren when it’s released as part of FrightFest Presents in May. A refreshing take on the monster genre, film-maker Perry Blackshear’s incredibly emotional and complex love story is packed with stellar performances while turning horror convention on its head. A truly special film.
Read the full review of The Rusalka and our interviews with director Perry Blackshear and star Evan Dumouchel
To find out about upcoming FrightFest events head over to www.frightfest.co.uk.
