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A Halloween event not to be missed! A spine-chilling weekend of brand new features, cult classics, special guests, competitions, weird science and the bloodiest Halloween Party in town.
“Set to be a fantastic weekend of madness and mayhem.” cinefantastique
| Thursday, 29th October | |
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8.00pm COLIN (18) Marc Price (UK - 2009) With – Alastair Kirton, Daisy Aitkens, Kate Alderman, Leanne Pammen Told exclusively from the perspective of the zombie himself, Price’s headline grabbing independent debut follows the eponymous Colin, from being bitten, returning from the dead and wandering through a suburban zombie apocalypse. “Amazingly effective…” Quiet Earth Plus MARC PRICE in person: We are pleased to open Mayhem with the director of the astonishing £45 budget, Cannes sensation feature. |
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11.00pm LA HORDE (18) Yannick Dahan & Benjamin Rocher (France – 2009) With - Eriq Ebouaney, Aurélien Recoing, Jo Prestia An end of the world battle between gangsters, cops and zombies, from executive producer Xavier Gens (FRONTIER(S)) comes this – one of the most anticipated films of next year! Attempting to avenge the death of their colleague, a group of cops must team up with the gangsters to survive overwhelming odds as they are surrounded by a horde of extremely hungry zombies. “Ridiculously awesome.” zombiecommand.com “Fast, furious and thrilling.” screenjabber.com View the trailer |
| Friday, 30th October | |
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6.00pm Mayhem’s VAULT OF HORROR – SCARY SHORTS (18) A selection of the scariest shorts from around the world and closer to home - from the future fearmakers of tomorrow. |
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9pm MACABRE (18) The Mo Brothers (Singapore/Indonesia – 2009) With - Shareefa Daanish, Ario Bayu, Sigi Wimala A group of travelers find themselves on the menu when they stop at a mysterious house off the beaten track. The Mo Brother’s award winning debut is a sick, splattery and bitten off tongue in cheek take on The Texas Chain Saw Family and The Addams Family. “Thoroughly creepy… genre savvy fun…” Hollywood Reporter. View the trailer |
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11.30pm HELLRAISER (18) Clive Barker (UK - 1987) With – Claire Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Andrew Robinson, Doug Bradley An unfaithful wife encounters her undead ex-lover, hiding out from demonic Cenobites keen to return him to a sadomasochistic Hell. Novelist and artist Clive Barker launched what remains one of the best British horror films ever made. “A classic of the genre. Visceral, iconic and sickening…” Digital Retribution View the trailer |
| Saturday, 31st October | |
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1.00pm SOMEONE’S KNOCKING AT THE DOOR (18) Chad Ferrin (USA – 2009) With – Noah Segan, Andrea Rueda, Vernon Wells A group of drug addled med-students tamper with some bad medicine, resurrecting the crazed spirits of Wilma and John Hopper, 70’s sex-killers, who set about decimating them in this Grindhouse-styled extreme shocker. “Horribly funny, graphically compelling… A wicked cocktail from hell…” Another Hole In The Head View the trailer |
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3.00pm BEING HUMAN Cast & Creators of the BBC Comedy/Horror series in person. With Special Guests: Toby Whithouse creator & writer and Matt Bouch, series producer and in addition we hope to welcome director Colin Teague and several key cast members. Mayhem Horror Festival in association with Bafta are pleased to welcome the team behind the phenomena that is BEING HUMAN. As well as talking about the making of the pilot and the first series we will be previewing 2010’s new series which is currently in the process of being filmed. This event forms part of BAFTA’s UK-wide learning and events programme, giving you increased access to the film, TV and video games industries. For more information and to sign up to our e-bulletin, go to www.bafta.org |
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6.30pm COFFIN ROCK (18) Rupert Glasson (Aus 2009) With - Lisa Chappell, Robert Taylor, Sam Parsonon Rob and Jess have been trying for a baby for three long years but in a drunken mistake, she sleeps with Evan, a young stranger in town whose interest in her borders on the obsessive. As Jess' guilt turns to horror, Evan transforms from stalker to psychopath. “Tense psychological thriller… “ Bloody Disgusting View the trailer |
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9.30pm CARRIE (18) Brian De Palma (US 1976) Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, John Travolta Dress to impress - Mayhem’s Halloween Party kicks off with this, the ultimate party horror film as Carrie’s Prom Night turns into a blood drenched disco of death and destruction. “A horror classic… De Palma at the top of his game.” Empire View the trailer |
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| Sunday, 1st November | |
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12.00pm THE HAUNTING (12) Robert Wise (US – 1963) With – Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson A 50th anniversary of Shirley Jacksons powerful novel screening of what is quite possibly the scariest film ever made. The Haunting still has the power to grip and must be seen up on the big screen to truly terrify you. Not to be missed. “Trades in classical, restrained shivers…” Empire View the trailer |
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3.00pm HIERRO (18) Gabe Ibanez (Spain 2009) With – Elena Anaya, Hugo Arbues, Jon Arino Six months after her son vanishes, Maria (Elena Anaya, Mesrine: Death Instinct) returns to the island of Hierro to await DNA results after a body is found and her mind slips into nightmare. Stunning debut from the team behind The Orphanage and Pan’s Labyrinth. “Ibanez is a major new talent, a genius behind the camera…” Twitch View the trailer |
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5.30pm BLACK RAINBOW (15) Mike Hodges (UK – 1989) With - Roseanna Arquette, Jason Robards, Tom Hulce Martha Travis (Arquette) travels the Bible Belt as a fake medium with her alcoholic father. However, Martha appears to be having terrifyingly real visions, receiving messages from those yet to die, and she knows who will kill them… and the killer knows she knows. PLUS - MIKE HODGES in person: The director of the landmark Get Carter, cult classic Flash Gordon and the powerful I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead introducing and discussing his dark psychological horror film BLACK RAINBOW. “Spookily effective… Hodges is undoubtedly one of Britain's foremost film-makers.” Kamera |
| 8.00pm MAYHEM QUIZ OF DOOM The horror film quiz so scarily tricky your head will explode is back. |
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9.00pm Mayhem Closing Gala GRACE (18) Paul Solet (US – 2009) With - Jordan Ladd, Stephen Park Madeline Matheson is determined to deliver her unborn child, Grace, naturally. When an accident leaves Grace dead inside her, Madeline insists on carrying the baby to term. Weeks later, when Madeline delivers, the baby miraculously returns to life... With an appetite. "Oh. My. God. I don't think I've ever been as traumatized by a film, and I mean that in a good way" Kim Voynar mcnblogs.com View the trailer |
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