Exclusive Horror-on-Sea Take Over Day Interview with ‘Dreamland Awaits’ Writer-Director Demeter Lóránt
Writer‑director Demeter Lóránt discusses his atmospheric horror film *Dreamland Awaits*, which will debut at the Southend Film Festival’s Horror‑On‑Sea Take Over Day on June 6. The low‑budget, three‑person production leans on an 80s aesthetic, practical effects, and a bold red‑blue‑yellow colour palette to make the house itself a character. Lóránt cites *A Tale of Two Sisters*, *Skinamarink*, German Expressionism and Dario Argento as key inspirations. He also reveals a forthcoming horror‑comedy titled *Rubber Moon* slated for a 2027 release.
FENIX360 Presents a Night of Rising Talent in London at the Pheasantry
FENIX360 is staging a live‑music showcase at London’s iconic Pheasantry on April 15, featuring emerging artists Isabella Coulstock, Luke Potter and Chloë Wilson. The event aims to give independent talent a high‑visibility platform in a historic venue. By combining intimate...
British Actor and Writer Ryan Enever Announces Debut Novel Sins of Our Sons
British actor and writer Ryan Enever is set to debut his first novel, *Sins of Our Sons*, with eBook pre‑orders now on Amazon and paperback and hardback hitting shelves on 24 April 2026. The gritty crime story follows Daniel Davies, a father who...
New Zealand Will Be the Focus Country at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton
For the first time, New Zealand is the focus country at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton on Thursday, 14 May, with ten Kiwi acts performing from 12 pm to 4 pm. The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand are co‑presenting the showcase,...
Bróna McVittie Drops New Single ‘The Stolen Child’
Ulster singer‑songwriter Bróna McVittie has released the lead single “The Stolen Child”, a harp‑driven reinterpretation of Yeats’s poem, ahead of her upcoming album “Supernatural”. The track complements her newly published folklore anthology “A Way with the Fairies” and showcases production by...
FIRST LOOK – GHOSTS: The Possession of Button House
Lionsgate UK announced that the BBC comedy Ghosts will debut on the big screen as Ghosts: The Possession of Button House on 23 October 2026. The film reunites the original ensemble cast and is directed by Simon Hynd, with Monumental Television producing...
28 Years Later – The Bone Temple Takes the Number 1 Spot on the Official Film Chart
The Official Film Chart for the week of March 11‑2026 places Sony Pictures’ 28 Years Later – The Bone Temple at the top spot, debuting at number 1. The post‑apocalyptic horror sequel follows the franchise’s long‑running infected‑outbreak narrative, delivering intense survival drama and striking visuals. Other franchise entries...
Emerald Cottage Trailer Drops From Filmmaker Jason Brown
Independent filmmaker Jason Brown has unveiled the trailer for his upcoming psychological horror, Emerald Cottage, set in rural England at the end of World War II. The film stars Charlotte Wallis, Sean Kanan and Kitty Sudbery, and follows an undertaker’s assistant...
Exclusive Interview With ‘Dead Zero’ Director/Co-Writer Andy Gray and Writer/Actor Lee Alan Donaldson
Andy Gray and Lee Alan Donaldson discuss their horror‑action short Dead Zero, which will premiere at the Southend Film Festival’s Horror Takeover. The film follows an elite mercenary squad confronting illegal experiments and zombie threats in an English research compound. Developed...
Simeon Halligan’s ‘Past Life’ Gets a Limited Theatrical Release
British psychological thriller “Past Life”, directed by Simeon Halligan, opens a limited theatrical run on 20 March 2026 before a digital release on 6 April via Miracle Media. The film features an ensemble cast including Aneurin Barnard, Jeremy Piven, Pixie...