Grimmfest’s Grim Tidings from Erik Bloomquist director and co-writer of Night at the Eagle Inn


Grimmfest is back and even better than ever with more movies and madness to make the 13th edition one to remember. Taking place between the 7th to the 10th of October at Odeon Great Northern in Manchester UK there is also a hybrid online Grimmfest edition running 14th to the 17th Oct for people unable to attend the cinema event. You can find the full 2021 line up right HERE.

Recently voted one of best genre film festivals in the World by Movie maker magazine, Grimmfest is a truly independent film festival that started in 2009. Since then the fantastic festival has grown to become one of the most prestigious genre film festivals in Europe premiering the very best new movies from both new and established filmmakers from across the world.
This year our exclusive interview feature is back bringing you some insidious insights into the frightful folks whose horror films will be blowing audiences away at Grimmfest 2021.

Below we get some Grim Tidings from Erik Bloomquist director and co-writer of Night at the Eagle Inn

1. Tell us why you are at Grimmfest?
We love the culture, curation, and community!

2. How did you get into horror?
I’ve always love stories that awaken the imagination and bring people together, and I think horror is uniquely equipped for both.

3. What scares you the most?
Time

4. Who or what is your favourite horror character?
Too many to name, but I’ve always kind of wanted to be Charley Brewster in Fright Night. Ha.

5. What is the grimmest thing you ever saw?
Kind of a tangent answer, but there have been a couple of times in my life when I’ve woken up in the middle of the night in the total dark of my room having no recollection of where I am, and it’s scared the hell out of me.

Night at the Eagle Inn plays on Fri, Oct 8th, 12:45 PM @ Odeon Screen 6 and you can find out more and book your ticket HERE.

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Alex Humphrey

Alex studied film at the University of Kent and went on to work for Universal Pictures in their Post Room gaining an inside look at the movie industry from the very bottom. Constantly writing reviews in everything from local magazines to Hip Hop sites Alex honed his critical skills even spending a brief period as a restaurant critic. Read more

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