Grimmfest, the Manchester-based genre film festival, is set to return this October with a newly announced programme. Organisers have unveiled a feature lineup that will be accompanied by shorts, a number of UK premieres, and a special scream queen guest appearance.
Festival focus
The forthcoming edition emphasises a broad cross-section of contemporary horror and genre cinema. The announced plans highlight both feature-length titles and short-film programming, along with premieres that will receive their first UK screenings at the festival.
Special guest
Festival organisers have also confirmed a high-profile scream queen as a special guest. Details about the guest’s participation and any associated events were included in the announcement but are not specified here.
What attendees can expect
- Feature films from across the genre spectrum.
- Curated short-film blocks.
- UK premieres among the screenings.
- At least one notable genre performer attending as a special guest.
Further information on screening schedules, ticketing and additional guests will be provided by the festival organisers ahead of the event. For those following the UK festival circuit, Grimmfest’s return adds another opportunity to see new and exclusive horror programming in a cinema setting.
Source: Fangoria – Grimmfest Unveils Ferocious Feature Lineup For 2026