Grimmfest

Grimmfest Manchester’s International Festival of Fantastic Film Based in Manchester UK. The festival takes place every October in Manchester, UK.

Monthly film screenings, events and the annual film festival in October called GRIMMFEST, which is now listed as one of the top 30 genre film festivals internationally. If you love brand new and classic horror, cult, fantasy and Sci-fi movies presented on the big screen then GRIMMFEST is for you. We pride ourselves on bringing you the very best in genre film from around the world.We present Movie

premieres, special filmmaker talks, celebrity guests speakers and a selection of genre classics. Over the years we’ve hosted more premieres than you can shake a stick at and welcomed a plethora of special guests from talented directors to amazing actors. Previous World, UK and regional premières include: THE SADNESS, THE DEEP HOUSE, THE WRETCHED, LITTLE MONSTERS, 1BR, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, THE BABADOOK, THE DESCENT 2, SINISTER, DEAD SNOW 2, COHERENCE, THE WOMAN, AMERICAN MARY, CURSE OF CHUCKY, BIG BAD WOLVES, JOHN DIES AT THE END, EXCISION, THE MACHINE, COCKNEYS VS ZOMBIES, THE DEAD, LET US PREY, VHS, THE ABCs OF DEATH and WHITE SETTLERS and many more. Previous Remastered classic screenings include: THE WICKER MAN, NIGHTBREED: THE CABAL CUT, HELLRAISER, HALLOWEEN, THE SHINING, THE DEADZONE, THE DEVIL RIDES OUT, RE-ANIMATOR, THE HOWLING, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, LA BELLE A LE BETTE, THE INNOCENTS and DAWN OF THE DEAD, SCREAM, E.T.. Previous guests have included: Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Dee Wallace (E.T.), Mick Garris (Stephen King's The Stand), Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones), Johnny Vegas (Tales from the lodge), Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin, Steve Oram (Sightseers), Ross Noble (Stiches, QI), Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Patrick Mower (The Devil Rides out) & Dominic Brunt (Before Dawn, Emmerdale), Robin Hardy (The Wicker Man), Pollyanna McIntosh (The Woman), Matthew Holness (Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace), Alice Lowe (Sightseers), Shaun Evans (Endeavour), The cast of Clive Barker’s HELLRAISER, Myanna Buring (Ripper Street, The Decent, Kill List) and many many more. Grimmfest has quickly become one of the most prestigious fantastic film festivals in Europe.

💸 PAYDAY HAS LANDED 💸You’ve worked hard all month, so why not treat yourself to something truly terrifying? 👻🎟 Full Fest...
30/05/2026

💸 PAYDAY HAS LANDED 💸

You’ve worked hard all month, so why not treat yourself to something truly terrifying? 👻

🎟 Full Festival Passes and Day Passes for Grimmfest 2026 are on sale!

Whether you're planning on joining us for the entire weekend of horror and genre cinema, or just dropping in for a day of nightmares, we've got you covered.

Join us for countless films, special guests, premieres, and a community of genre fans unlike any other 🔥

Grab your pass now and start counting down to Grimmfest 2026 🎬💀

https://grimmfest2026.eventive.org/passes/buy

Some news on new award winning genre short films to watch from our friends at Méliès International Festivals Federation ...
29/05/2026

Some news on new award winning genre short films to watch from our friends at Méliès International Festivals Federation - MIFF

26/05/2026
26/05/2026

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Secrets out… TRIBE is officially available on digital platforms 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇦🇺

👁 NEW GRIMMVISION RELEASE 👁TRIBE — a standout favourite from Grimmfest 2025 and winner of our Special Achievement Award ...
25/05/2026

👁 NEW GRIMMVISION RELEASE 👁

TRIBE — a standout favourite from Grimmfest 2025 and winner of our Special Achievement Award — is officially out now on digital platforms 🔥

Critics are already raving about this deeply unsettling descent into found-footage horror, with The Guardian awarding it ⭐⭐⭐⭐:

‘Dan Asma’s superbly unsettling debut feature could well be California’s answer to The Blair Witch Project… Updating and complicating the found-footage movie for the era of too-many browser tabs, it comes with an icy Lovecraftian hint of terrors beyond and packs a hefty eschatological kick…'

Don’t miss this latest Grimmvision release — watch TRIBE now 💀

👹 NEW ON GRIMMVISION 👹Rumpelstiltskin is now streaming on our Grimmvision YouTube channel.A desperate miller lies about ...
14/05/2026

👹 NEW ON GRIMMVISION 👹

Rumpelstiltskin is now streaming on our Grimmvision YouTube channel.

A desperate miller lies about his daughter’s ability to spin gold from straw. A mysterious imp steps in to help her impress the King… but every deal comes at a cost 😈

When the time comes to pay, the imp returns to collect what he’s owed - and makes a deal with the devil himself.

Dark fantasy horror awaits. Watch now on Grimmvision 📺

🎟 GRIMMFEST 2026 TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟The UK’s home of horror returns for another year of premieres, cult cinema, specia...
13/05/2026

🎟 GRIMMFEST 2026 TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟

The UK’s home of horror returns for another year of premieres, cult cinema, special guests, indie gems, and late-night nightmares 👁

Whether you’re a longtime Grimmfest regular or joining us for the first time, now’s the time to lock in your tickets and be part of the madness.

See you then 🔥

https://grimmfest2026.eventive.org/passes/buy

Grimmfest 2024 favourite Self Driver is officially out on digital 💀Missed this pitch-black comedic thriller during the f...
12/05/2026

Grimmfest 2024 favourite Self Driver is officially out on digital 💀

Missed this pitch-black comedic thriller during the festival run? Now’s your chance to catch up with one of our standout films from 2024.

Darkly funny, deeply unsettling, and guaranteed to keep you hooked.

Watch it now and see why audiences couldn’t stop talking about it 👀

11/05/2026

This Weekend Past Life's very own Pixie Lott appeared on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, Watch the full clip here and then Buy or Rent the National Film Award Nominated film on Prime Video, Sky, or wherever you buy movies!
And Don't forget to vote for the film in the BEST FILM and BEST INDEPENDENT FILM Categories at nationalfilmawards.co.uk

11/05/2026

🏆 INCREDIBLE NEWS 🏆

Past Life has been nominated for BOTH Best Feature and Best Indie Feature at the National Film Awards 🎬

We’re unbelievably proud of our festival directors Simeon and Rachel for this huge achievement, and we’d love to see them take home the awards ❤️

Did you love Past Life at Grimmfest 2025? Now’s your chance to show your support. Throw your vote in and keep everything crossed for the win 🤞

Vote here: https://nationalfilmawards.co.uk/voting

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