2025 Line-Up
A WWII Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann’s The Keep + Q&A UK Premiere
A unique, in-depth documentary about the making of Michael Mann’s classic The Keep.
Abertoir Pub Quiz
Gaz returns with this year’s trivia bonanza.
Bats in the Belfry: Going Gothic for Fun and Profit! A Talk by Gavin Baddeley
Join Abertoir veteran Gavin Baddeley as he takes us on a dark deep dive into the arcane roots of all things Gothic.
Bokshi UK Premiere
An unconventional school trip into an ancient forest turns eerie as cryptic connections emerge between the site and a cult that worships Bokshi, a much-feared folkloric demoness.
Eyes Without a Face
From its grand guignol gore to its hauntingly beautiful protagonist, its carnivalesque score to its stark cinematography, this really is a masterpiece of the genre.
Garth Marenghi’s This Bursted Earth
Join Garth Marenghi live on stage as he invites you to This Bursted Earth.
Gothic in Games: Chapter Two A Talk by Kristen McGorry
Following our first exploration into gothic gaming in 2022, games story designer and writer Kristen McGorry is back with the second chapter.
Mag Mag
After her beloved is killed by the Mag Mag ghost, Sanae vows revenge. A crazy love story, all at once a J-horror parody and a social satire.
Mārama + Q&A UK Premiere
1859. When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to a north Yorkshire estate, she finds herself haunted by confusing visions. An inventive and effective twist on the gothic, that holds up a furious lens to colonial history.
Mystery Screening!
A top secret screening of a high profile studio horror movie, released next year!
Nicko & Joe’s Bad Film Club
Abertoir regulars know what to expect by now – verbal abuse and a truly terrible film – and those of you who’ve never had the pleasure…well, brace yourselves!
Noise
Noise, with its eerie atmosphere, tense character dynamics and deep sense of mystery, feels like a throwback to classic 90s East Asian horror films in the best possible way.
Phenomena Q&A
Jennifer Corvino (Jennifer Connelly) joins an exclusive girls’ school. However, a vicious killer is targeting the pupils. Argento’s mid-era classic features some delightfully gothic trappings while up-ending its fairy-tale atmosphere with shocking violence.
Queens of the Dead
When a zombie apocalypse breaks out in Brooklyn on the night of a giant warehouse party, an eclectic group of drag queens, club kids, & frenemies must put aside their drama and use their unique skills to fight against the brain-thirsty, scrolling undead.
Reflection in a Dead Diamond
This is a fever-dream homage to the Eurospy genre with an aesthetic that could have been right out of the 60s. It’s stylish, artful and in-your-face filmmaking that deserves to be seen big and loud.
Short Film Competition pt1
Each year Abertoir invites filmmakers from across the globe to submit short films for the Abertoir Short Film Competition.
Short Film Competition pt2
Each year Abertoir invites filmmakers from across the globe to submit short films for the Abertoir Short Film Competition.
Short Film Competition pt3
Each year Abertoir invites filmmakers from across the globe to submit short films for the Abertoir Short Film Competition.
Simon Boswell: Live in Concert
Simon Boswell is a British composer, producer, and musician whose career spans more than 150 film scores. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of his first soundtrack, Dario Argento’s Phenomena (1985). To celebrate, Boswell brings his music to the stage in an immersive live show with a powerhouse lineup of musicians. Together, they reimagine his cult […]
The Bride of Frankenstein
Still to this day, 90 years on, one of the most impressive and moving horror films ever made, The Bride of Frankenstein is a gothic masterpiece that showcases James Whale’s incredible talent as well as a cast of truly incredible performances.
The Crazies + Q&A
When a plane carrying a secret biological weapon crash-lands near a small, rural town, the area descends into chaos. Infected with a virus that sends them into a homicidal frenzy, the locals turn on each other in an orgy of bloody violence.
The Degenerate: The Life & Films of Andy Milligan
He was a pioneer of avant-garde theatre, trailblazer of early Queer cinema, and remains one of the most divisive talents in exploitation/horror history. But what is the truth behind Andy Milligan and his legacy?
The Ghost UK Premiere
In turn-of-the-century Scotland, a young wife conspires with her lover to murder her wealthy, paralyzed surgeon husband.
The Gothic in Film A Talk by Stacey Abbott
A deep dive into gothic cinema, explaining its origins, off-shoots and diverse styles.
The Invisible Half
Elena, a ‘half’ Japanese high schooler, struggles under the constant attention of those around her. She soon discovers that she is also being watched by something else—a monster that can only be seen through her smartphone and heard through her earphones.
The Keep
During World War II, a German army garrison is sent to guard a mountain pass in Romania’s Carpathian mountains. Two of the soldiers unwittingly release a mysterious entity that kills or corrupts those within its influence.
The Old Dark House
Caught in a violent storm, a group of travellers stranded in Wales stumble upon a strange old house and seek refuge there, finding themselves at the mercy of the highly eccentric, and potentially dangerous, occupants.
Theatre of Blood + Live commentary
1973’s Theatre of Blood is the deliciously twisted tale of deluded Shakespearean actor, Edward Kendall Sheridan Lionheart, played by veteran horror icon Vincent Price, seeking gory revenge on the critics who refused to recognise his theatrical accomplishments.
Theatre of Horrors: The Sordid History of Paris’ Grand Guignol UK Premiere
In this new documentary by David Gregory and narrated by international genre icon Barbara Steele, discover the history, mystery, and ongoing socio-cultural impact of what may be France’s most infamous export.
Touch Me UK Premiere
Two codependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world.
Vincent Price: 20 Golden Years of Classic Horror, 1953-1973
Vincent Price: 20 Golden Years of Classic Horror, 1953 – 1973, will be presented by Victoria Price and Peter Fuller, covering the years when Vincent Price was at the height of his career as the undisputed King of Horror.
