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I feel a change is coming.
A change us UK horror fans have been waiting for.
The horror scene which used to have fans passing round their most notable 'video nasty' seems to have broken free and even though of course we are all aware that Halloween is round the corner, which does tend to unveil some more macabre experiences than usual, I can see so much more variety to the horror scene happening.
Some of the original front-runners who have been flying the horror flag for some time are the good people of Grimm Up North. Avid fans and producers of horror titles such as Splintered, Some Guy who Kills People and the anticipated White Settlers, this motley crew really knows their stuff and always have the perfect blend of horror titles screened at their annual Grimmfest event, from Asian gore to sci-fi/thriller/horror titles.
I myself have been an eager audience member not only at their annual festival but also at their regular events. Not simply due to the knowledge that I will be in for a further horror education, but also because this team adds some heart to the proceedings.
Their usual venue, Manchester's Dancehouse, which adds its own charm, and they also never disappoint their invitees once they get them in their sticky claws. The team has now spawned its evil twin in the shape of Liverpools Horrorfest, which begins on 31st October 2013.
Now I can only grumble at myself for not being able to catch every single film, however I can give you the rundown of what and who were on offer for a more than reasonable price to us horrorites.
DAY ONE: Click image to enlarge. Curse of Chucky: Now I am going to be biased about this, I bloody love the Childs Play franchise.
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DAY TWO: To Jennifer The Gloaming and Next Exit (shorts) Home Sweet Home. Girl at the Door and Attack of the Brainsucker (shorts) Angst, Piss and Shit (shorts) The House with 100 eyes. The Borderlands. Crazy for You (short) The Borderlands and Crazy for You Q & A with the writer and director of both. On Air.
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Click image to enlarge. Jug Face: A Southern woodland community worships a pit in the ground. Yes, a pit. They believe that it has healing powers and as long as they keep it happy by feeding it sacrifices, they will remain safe from the pit's punishments. |
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DAY FIVE:
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So there you have it folks, all done for another year. A great line up of movies and talent and for those of you not living too far from Manchester, it's a comfortable way to spend the week. If you missed it, then why not check out the Liverpool horrorfest? Its round the corner and if you're still reading this review, right up your street.
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