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GRIMMFEST 2026

Grimmfest, Manchester’s International Festival of Fantastic Film, returns to Odeon Great Northern, Manchester, from 8–11 October for its 2026 edition. This …

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STAMPTOWN VARIETY SPECIAL PREMIERES ON NETFLIX AUGUST 25

Award-winning performer, comedian, “bad boy of clown,” and one of Vulture’s Top Comics You Should & Will Know, Zach Zucker is debuting his Stamptown Variety …

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Skintown wins EIFF’s Sean Connery Prize Winner

Winner of the £50,000 Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence, EIFF 2026 | Directed by Kieron J. Walsh | …

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The Incomer: A Wild, Windswept Triumph Opens EIFF 2026

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when a film feels like it could only have been made by …

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Edinburgh International Film Festival

The 79th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) 2026 delivers a vibrant, re-energized programme that proudly celebrates local Scottish talent alongside …

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The State of Us: an unforgettable EIFF 2026 debut

Ollie Gardner and Jake Harvey’s The State of Us takes an emotionally dangerous premise: a young man breaking his terminally …

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DOUBLE SIX PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES THE PREMIERE OF GOT TO BE CERTAIN

Double Six Productions is proud to confirm the official premiere of its latest short film, Got to Be Certain, written and …

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Bad Day At the Office

WORLD PREMIERE AT EIFF MIDNIGHT MADNESS ON 13TH AUGUST IN UK & IRISH CINEMAS FROM 30TH OCTOBER Action Xtreme is thrilled …

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THE ARROW AT REST AT EVERY INSTANT OF ITS FLIGHT

SYNOPSIS: A satirical triptych that follows three young women, who all look identical. One girl stages a heist, another discovers …

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NEW BIOGRAPHY TELLS THE STORY OF ROCKY HORROR STAND OUT, AND ‘PLUS SIZED PIONEER’ FRAN FULLENWIDER

Fran Fullenwider appeared in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Two Ronnies, Worzel Gummidge, and more From Rocky Horror, to …

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The Odyssey

Directed by Christopher Nolan and distributed by Universal Pictures, this epic action-fantasy reimagines the ancient tale as a grounded, gritty …

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Bob Odenkirk’s Normal

If you thought Bob Odenkirk was finished playing the “unassuming guy you should absolutely not underestimate,” Normal suggests otherwise. This …

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48 Hour Film Project – Manchester.

The top winners of the 2026 Manchester 48 Hour Film Project were crowned at the awards ceremony held at Vue …

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I’ve Seen All I Need To See

A deeply personal new film from writer-director Zeshaan Younus explores the weight of absence and whether there’s a way back …

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Finally Here

After years of speculation, whispers, and wishful thinking, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has officially in the cinemas. It’s a …

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SPIDER-MAN™: BRAND NEW DAY

After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. …

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ROSE OF NEVADA

Opening in cinemas in the UK & Ireland on 24 April 2026 BFI Distribution reveals the brand-new UK trailer and …

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Why High Achievers Still Feel Stuck — And How Danny Rahim Can Help

You’re capable. You’re functioning. You’ve ticked a lot of boxes. So why does something still feel off? If you’ve ever …

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Best Zombie Films

Train to Busan Beautifully balanced, exciting and heart rendering. if you haven’t seen this you don’t have to be a …

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Turning Experience into Story: Don’t Worry About Me

There are crime films, and then there are crime films shaped by people who have lived elements of what they …

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The Psychological Thriller You Won’t Stop Thinking About

Visceral Images announces itself quietly. One night, one location, a woman trying to make sense of what’s happening around her. …

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Misper: An Unmissable Debut Feature

Misper, winner of Best UK Feature at Manchester Film Festival, builds on the momentum of its selection at last year’s …

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MANCHESTER FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL EDITION IN 12 YEARS

The twelfth edition of the Manchester Film Festival took place 19-29 March at high profile cultural city centre venues, with the annual …

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California Schemin’

Rap has always been obsessed with authenticity: where you’re from, what you’ve lived through, and whether your story is real. …

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Bonekeeper: Bringing Real Caves and Danger Back to Horror

Independent horror films often promise realism, but few productions push that idea quite as far as Bonekeeper. Shown at Glasgow …

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The Restoration at Grayson Manor: Chris Colfer Returns to the Screen in a Wickedly Entertaining Gothic Horror

In an era when horror films often lean heavily on jump scares or grim intensity, The Restoration at Grayson Manor …

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Here comes The Bride!

From Maggie Gyllenhaal (Academy Award-nominated writer/director of The Lost Daughter) and starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley and Academy Award …

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“EFFI O BLAENAU” THEATRICAL RELEASE

MetFilm Distribution has announced that the Welsh-language feature Effi o Blaenau will be released in UK cinemas on 19 June 2026, following …

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Glasgow Film Festival Selections

One of the world’s premier film festivals runs from February 25 to March 8, 2026. Open to the public, it …

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Free and Low-Cost Activities at Glasgow Film Festival 2026

Glasgow Film Festival’s 22nd edition opens tomorrow and includes an extensive programme of free and affordable screenings and events. Based …

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2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards

The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony was held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London and broadcasted as-live on BBC …

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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Set in Birmingham, 1940, the film finds Tommy Shelby pulled back from exile as Britain faces the devastation of World …

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SUPER NATURE – A love letter to nature created on Super 8

Following the news that Ed Sayers’ SUPER NATURE – A love letter to nature created on Super 8, by people …

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Obex Sells Out at Glasgow Film Festival

Lightbulb Film Distribution are pleased to announce that OBEX will be released in the UK & Ireland from 9th March. …

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Think of England: A Covert WWII Operation to Boost Morale at Any Cost

Giant Films is delighted to announce that the British feature film Think of England, inspired by an enduring wartime urban myth …

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James McAvoy Brings Directorial Debut to GFF

McAvoy will be joined on the red carpet by film cast Samuel Bottomley, Séamus McLean Ross and Lucy Halliday Homegrown …

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Manchester Film Festival 2026: Big Films, Stars & Must-See Screenings

The Manchester Film Festival 2026 is gearing up to be one of the UK’s most exciting independent cinema events of …

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Frankenstein: How Costume Design Becomes Storytelling

When Guillermo del Toro approaches a classic, he doesn’t restore it, he rebuilds it. His adaptation of Frankenstein is no …

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Alive: A Silent Film with a Powerful Message

Some stories don’t begin with answers — they begin with silence. Alive, a powerful new short film exploring hope, connection, …

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Most Anticipated Movies in February

February 2026 brings a diverse slate of theatrical releases, ranging from high-stakes crime thrillers and ambitious sci-fi to classic literary …

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Worth a cinema trip!

With so much expense attached to a cinema trip now and the time between theatrical screenings and streaming becoming so …

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‘The Swedish Connection’ : A Promising New Netflix WWII Drama Based on a True Story

Netflix’s 2026 movie slate is expanding with compelling international cinema, and one of the most talked-about releases is The Swedish …

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Oscar Nominations 2026

The race for the 2026 Academy Awards is officially underway, and this year’s Oscar nominations reflect one of the most …

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January Movie Picks

January kicks off the year with a surprisingly rich mix of cinema — intimate indie dramas, ambitious literary adaptations, star-driven …

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Why Every Great Movie Right Now Feels Like It’s About Grief

It’s not your imagination. Lately, the best (and most talked about) movies all seem to be circling the same emotional …

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How the 28 Franchise Redefined Horror

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple In January 2026, the 28 franchise returns with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, …

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Tinsel Town

Tinsel Town is about an unpopular Hollywood action star (Kiefer Sutherland) whose career needs saving, leading him to accept a role …

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GOOD BOY

Not since Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, has a dog captured our imagination the way Good Boy has. The film, …

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Odyssey

A cutthroat real estate agent takes a spectacular fall from the corporate ladder when her loan-sharks call in their debts. …

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The Running Man: Edgar Wright’s Slick, Brutal, Crowd-Pleaser of a Dystopia

In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, …

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