Romford Horror Festival unveils a packed 4-Day Horror Fest for 2024
The Romford Horror Festival, an extended four-day plunge into the heart of cinematic horror, returns for its FOURTH(!) year on Thursday, 29th February, with a lineup that promises a star-studded affair, featuring Tony Todd, Prunella Scales, Sean Young, Jamie Lomas, Kane Hodder, Kierston Wareing, Lynn Lowry, Caroline Munro, Graham Cole, Diane Franklin, Caroline Pickles, Pauline Peart, Guy Henry, Dani Thompson, Ayvianna Snow, and a myriad of other captivating talents, all ready to plunge audiences into a world of terror.
Plunge headfirst into a blood-curdling cinematic odyssey, featuring 168 feature films and shorts, including eight timeless classic horror masterpieces. The festival, spreading its dark influence across two screens and introducing a third exclusively for spine-tingling talks, continues its legacy of premiering global cinematic nightmares, boasting an astounding 33 world premieres that are sure to send shivers down your spine. The resurrection of fan-favorite segments like “Short, Sharp Shocks” and “Cheap Thrills” is now joined by two electrifying additions: “Student Bodies,” showcasing student films, including seven from New City College, and the unpredictable “Horror Roulette,” a pulsating party where filmmakers unveil short films under 15 minutes to an unsuspecting audience.
Renowned director Kenichi Ugana takes center stage this year, presenting two gripping films, “Visitors – The Complete Edition” and “Love Will Tear Us Apart.” Southend-based TIS Films brings forth “Mosaic,” with scenes shot at Romford’s Mercury Shopping Centre and along the eerie Southend coast. The festival casts a malevolent spotlight on a local filmmaker lineup of over 35 films, including titles like “Yellow,” “Sunday Driver,” “Newsgrid,” “Punch,” and “Sour Milk,” promising to ensnare the audience in their dark narratives. Devout horror aficionados can rejoice as big-screen showings of acclaimed titles like “Possession,” “The Medusa Touch,” “The Entity,” and “Cannibal Apocalypse” are set to summon nightmarish visions.
The festival is poised to summon an array of malevolent guests, including the esteemed Cinizia Monreale, flying in from Rome, renowned for her haunting role in the once-banned 1980 film “The Beyond.” Caroline Munro and Pauline Peart, with illustrious careers steeped in Hammer films, Carry On movies, and James Bond, will join the festival for a screening of “The Pocket Film Of Superstitions.” Graham Cole OBE, infamous as Tony Stamp from The Bill, and indie film enchantress Dani Thompson, alongside various other horror luminaries, will grace the event.
Festival co-director Spencer Hawken expressed unbridled enthusiasm, stating,
We are truly unleashing the darkness this year, doubling the number of films and screens, curating a jam-packed agenda to cater to every horror taste. We want attendees to revel in an outstanding experience that remains accessible; a full festival pass is available for just £36, equating to an unbeatable £9 per day.
For those opting for a selective festival experience, day passes are available for £15, and individual sessions can be enjoyed at a nominal cost of £3.50 per session, with sales commencing on February 1st. Tickets and more detailed information about the film lineup are available at www.romfordhorrorfestival.com, where you can also buy your tickets starting this Thursday!
