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Festival coverage

Abertoir

14 November – 17 November 2024

Wales' premier horror festival returns this year, but most of the line-up is still under wraps, with just a few tempting titles revealed to whet the appetite of fans. Watch this space for further updates.

The festival runs from 14 to 17 November.

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Latest reviews

  • Children Of The Wicker Man
    Review preview for Children Of The Wicker Man

    The popular concept of genius is thoroughly subverted here.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A documentary about The Wicker Man and its legacy.
  • Frankie Freako!
    Review preview for Frankie Freako!

    Packs in plenty of mischief and mayhem.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    In an attempt to impress his wife and boss, a nerdy man is lured by a 1-900 TV ad to party with a strange little creature called Frankie Freako. All hell breaks loose when Frankie and his two friends wreak interdimensional havoc in his life.
  • The Island Between Tides
    Review preview for The Island Between Tides

    Supporting its central idea with additional themes around identity, perception and mental illness, The Island Between Tides weaves a beguiling tale.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A young woman follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where 25 years have passed.
  • Zombie Flesh Eaters
    Review preview for Zombie Flesh Eaters

    Although the editing sometimes jars, Fulci juggles smooth, elegant camera moves with nimble handheld work to get the balance of dramatic build-up and visceral action just right.

    David Graham · 4 out of 5
    A woman searching for her father stumbles on an island of the undead.

Features

  • Making the call
    Steven Kostanski on making monsters in Frankie Freako
  • Making magic
    Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes on shooting in remote locations for The Island Between Tides
  • A place out of time
    Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes on Paloma Kwiatkowski, Donal Logue, David Mazouz and The Island Between Tides