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FrightFest & Signature Entertainment Announce Phase 2 FrightFest Presents Slate

Following the successful launch of Phase One, the second wave of titles to be released under the FrightFest Presents banner are now officially confirmed as VIDEOMAN, F.U.B.A.R, THE NIGHT SITTER, DEAD ANT, A YOUNG MAN WITH HIGH POTENTIAL & THE RUSALKA....

Must-See Gangster Film THE INTENT 2: THE COME UP Released On Digital & Disc January 2019

THE INTENT 2: THE COME UP is a gripping crime thriller, written by and starring young British talent Nicky Slimting Walker and Femi Oyeniran (Kidulthood, Adulthood) who also helmed underground 2016 hit THE INTENT....

Livefast Productions Release Web Series SOUTH LONDON’S FINEST

A new web series set at a traditional British curry house in South London. Two waiters, Samir and Roshan see themselves as ambitious businessmen but all this does is land them into trouble as they cut every corner and come up with increasingly unusual schemes to become international entrepreneurs. They are also surrounded by a cast of colourful characters who are also all dreamers and schemers, from the restaurant and in their local area. They pop in and out of stories throughout the series with...

Exclusive: Behind The Scenes Of RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER 4

Britficks went out to Marbella to film behind the scenes of the latest RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER movie, RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER 4: MARBELLA (aka Rise of the Footsoldier: The Spanish Heist) . Here we talk with Craig Fairbrass, Terry Stone, Roland Manookian, Emily Wyatt, Nick Nevern, plus a few more....

January 2019 Is The BLOODY CRAZY SEASON On Horror ChanneI

Madness, mayhem and adult babies! Horror Channel goes nuts on Saturday nights in January with a BLOODY CRAZY SEASON, a celebration of out-there modern horror, headlined by the UK TV premiere of ATTACK OF THE ADULT BABIES, directed by Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt. This outrageous and hilarious satire stars a whole host of TV favourites including Andrew Dunn, Kate Coogan, Joanne Mitchell, Charlie Chuck and Sally Dexter. The season also includes the UK TV premiere of Lowell Dean...

THE SHOW - First Look Image Released For Alan Moore's First Original Feature

The first look image from THE SHOW based on an original story by revered graphic novel creator Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell) has been released today. Production is currently underway in Northampton, UK. The ensemble cast is led by Tom Burke (War and Peace, The Souvenir, Only God Forgives) and includes a line-up featuring Siobhan Hewlett (Show Pieces), Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals, The Nutcracker And The Four Realms), Sheila Atim (Girl From The North Coun...

Best British Gangster, Crime, Prison, Urban & Hooligan Films Ever

BritFlicks loves a great British Gangster film, in fact it’s due to watching Nick Love’s THE BUSINESS starring Danny Dyer and Tamer Hassan back in 2005, that BritFlicks got started in the first place.  In the chart we've listed what we think to be best British Gangster, Crime, Prison, Urban and Hooligan films of all time, but If you think we've missed any we'd love to here your nominations?  Email us at contacts@britflicks.com.  ...

The Gold Movie Awards Announce 2019 Jury

Next year the Gold Movie Awards will be held at the birthplace of British cinema, the Regent Street Cinema in London’s West End. This exciting awards ceremony is now in its second year and will be held on the 10th January, kicking off the 2019 awards season. Joining the jury this year will be Karen Bryson MBE, Kacey Ainsworth, Chizzy Akudolu, Kevin Guthrie, Elliot Cowan, Iain Glen, Simon Merrells, Victoria Yeates, Josh Herdman, Ben Lamb, Laura ...

POSTCARDS FROM LONDON On Digital Now & DVD 17th December 2018

POSTCARDS FROM LONDON  stars; Harris Dickinson, Jonah Hauer-King, Alessandro Cimadamore, Leonardo Salerni, Raphael Desprez & Richard Durden. Set in a vibrant, neon-lit, imaginary vision of Soho, POSTCARDS FROM LONDON is director Steve McLean’s homage to a lost Soho and distant follow on to his directorial debut Postcards from America. Filmed entirely in studio and highly stylized, McLean’s unique approach brings a timeless and theatre-like quality to the screen, encouraging audiences to...

Love Island's Dani Dyer To Star In Stalker Thriller HECKLE

Dani Dyer swaps the sunshine and romance of ‘Love Island’ for a much darker world in upcoming psychological thriller, HECKLE.Alongside Dani Dyer, HECKLE cast includes legendary music icon Toyah Wilcox, Hellraiser's Nicholas Vince, Facebook sensation Stuggy and Clark Gable III (grandson of the Gone With the Wind star).HECKLE tells the tale of a stand-up comedian’s encounter with an obsessed audience member that takes a spine-chilling turn. ...

Trailer Drops For British Horror THE HAUNTING OF BORLEY RECTORY

Synopsis: 1944 England. Lieutenant O’Neill, a recovering American serviceman, is sent to a remote cottage in Essex where he is instructed to monitor German airwaves. His nightmares of combat haunt him, and his rehabilitation is distracted by the discovery of the half demolished Borley Rectory and something ungodly that is still there. This evil presence follows him to the cottage and his nightmares overlap into Hell. He calls on Harry Price, the famous paranormal investigator, to come and...

Chee Keong Cheung's Zombie Movie REDCON-1 Released On Blu-Ray 25th February 2019

REDCON-1 is an action fuelled horror film that features relentless action using real military hardware, as a crack team of soldiers battle through a zombie filled Britain in a race against time. And to make sure the warfare is realistic, former Sergeant Major in the British Army, Terry Crosby was part of the team as Military Advisor....

Trailer Drops For Paul Hyett's Latest Movie, Sci-Fi / Horror PERIPHERAL

The trailer has dropped for Paul Hyett's (The Seasoning House, Howl, Heretiks) latest film PERIPHERAL ahead of its World Premiere at Arrow Video FrightFest Halloween event at Cineworld Leicester Square on Saturday 3 November, 2018....

THE DEVIL'S DOORWAY Film Review

Written by Martin Brennan, Aislinn Clarke and Michael B Jackson Directed by Aislinn Clarke Father Thomas has been investigating miracles on behalf of the Catholic Church for 25 years. He became a priest because he wanted to be a good man and get closer to God. But that didn't happen he explains to Father John, his camera operator, filming their investigation into reports that a statue of the Virgin Mary is bleeding from the eyes at a Magdalene Sisters home. What they find through witnessing the ...

ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE Film Review

Written by Alan Macdonald, Ryan McHenryDirected by John McPhail ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE is a what you say… A horror? Okay, it is Frightfest. A comedy. Yes, there’s a rich history of splicing those two … And a musical? And a Christmas film? Surely that’s too much… Right?   The ambitious idea is born out of the award winning short ZOMBIE MUSICAL written and directed by Ryan McHenry. Sadly he died from cancer in 2015, but before he passed he okayed the continued d...

BRITFLICKS BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS - Arrow Video Frightfest 2018

Top 5 Horror & Genre Movies at Frightfest 2018 ...

Poster & Trailer Drops For THE TRICYCLE THIEF Ahead Of E17 World Premiere

The Stow Film Lounge presents THE TRICYCLE THIEF, a new, original children’s adventure shot on the streets of Walthamstow over the summer of 2018.  With a cast of 50 mainly young actors THE TRICYCLE THIEF was shot very much in the style of the Children's Film Foundation productions of the 40’s – 80’s, when kids went to Saturday Morning Pictures to watch movies. THE TRICYCLE THIEF will celebrate its World Premiere on Sunday 23rd December 2018 at MIRTH Walthamstow, London, E...

TV Producer/Director Ian Macmillian Talks 5 Great British Musicals

BritFlicks Podcast host Stuart Wright talks 5 Great British Musicals with TV producer/director Ian Macmillian. Ian’s new music doc tv series: NEIL BRAND presents THE SOUND OF MOVIE MUSICALS starts in December 2018. Check BBC FOUR schedules for dates and times....

Trailer & Images Drop For Stylish, Sexy Horror CRUCIBLE OF THE VAMPIRE

Starring British acting favourite Neil Morrissey (Line of Duty, Men Behaving Badly), alongside rising stars Katie Goldfinch and Florence Cady, this brooding vampire tale gives a strong nod to classic British horror greats and the genre defining Hammer Horror films....

THE BLAZING CANNONS Film Review

One of the great things about the arrival of the digital age of film, is the democratisation it has brought to the film industry. Before, working with film required a lot of training and, was always prohibitively expensive, which tended to make it an easier career to follow, if you came from a well-heeled back ground. However, this sadly barred a lot of would be film makers who had strong ideas and something to say to entertain, educate or fascinate and dazzle us with. Not so now. Now anyone can...

Trailer Drops For Chris Mul's ASTRAL

ASTRAL is a psychological horror movie featuring the Frank Dillane (star of FEAR THE WAKING DEAD). As well as Frank the film also stars up and coming actors Damson Idris (Snowfall) and Vanessa Grasse (Leatherface). Coming to terms with the explanation of his mother’s untimely death, Alex turns to spiritual contact after the relationship with his father breaks down. As a student of metaphysics, Alex learns of the “scientific” premise of astral projection—the ability to project your sp...

Acclaimed Sci-Fi Horror AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS In UK Cinemas & On Digital Now

AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS the must-see, critically acclaimed British sci-fi horror of the year arrives in UK Cinemas and on Digital Download as the perfect antidote for Christmas!...

Trailer Drops For Charles Garrad’s British Feature WAITING FOR YOU

Charles Garrad’s British feature film WAITING FOR YOU will be released in UK Cinemas from 26th October 2018. Featuring rising star Colin Morgan (Merlin, The Fall, Humans) and French grand dame and multi award winning actress Fanny Ardant, WAITING FOR YOU was shot in London and the South of France....

Trailer & Images From Leon Chambers' Coming-Of-Age Comedy ABOVE THE CLOUDS

Britflicks is delighted to share with you images and the trailer for Leon Chambers' coming-of-age comedy ABOVE THE CLOUDS. ABOVE THE CLOUDS recently celebrated its World Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival and its US premiere at the 2018 Austin Film....

Steven Berkoff To Star In Philipp Humm's THE LAST FAUST

Steven Berkoff will be starring in THE LAST FAUST, Goethe’s epic play re-imagined for the big screen by pop-expressionist artist, Philipp Humm. Berkoff will play Faust's successor, Dr Goodfellow, whose narratorial performance forms the backbone of the feature film, which is planned to start festival runs next year....