‘Psyche’ Set to Blow Minds at FrightFest Glasgow Opening Night

Stephon Stewart’s Psyche is set to make its international theatrical debut as the opening night film at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Glasgow 2025, bringing a visually arresting and intellectually provocative experience to Europe’s leading genre film festival. With its fusion of metaphysical horror, existential philosophy, and sci-fi surrealism, Psyche promises to challenge audience perceptions of reality in a way few films dare.

The film, which stars Sarah Ritter in a powerhouse lead role, follows Mara, a woman trapped in a state of limbo during a near-death experience. Her only companion? A mysterious 1980s-era computer unearthed from the sands of time. As Mara pieces together cryptic clues from discarded memories, she embarks on a psychological odyssey that forces her to confront trauma, identity, and the nature of human consciousness itself.

Stewart, who wrote, directed, and produced the film, describes Psyche as “an immersive journey into the unknown” that challenges viewers to rethink their relationship with both technology and their own existence. “The film was born out of my fascination with the ways artificial intelligence and memory shape our perception of reality,” Stewart said. “I wanted to create a film that not only unsettles but also provokes deep introspection. FrightFest is the perfect place to debut this vision.”

The selection of Psyche for FrightFest Glasgow’s opening night is a testament to its originality, positioning it as one of the most intriguing independent horror-thrillers of the year. Its philosophical approach to artificial intelligence and the human psyche offers a unique take on the intersection of technology and identity, a theme becoming increasingly relevant in the modern world.

Joining Stewart at the premiere will be producer Tracy Keyser, with a special introduction and post-screening discussion hosted by Ian Rattray. The film’s unconventional approach—combining dystopian landscapes, fragmented storytelling, and a dreamlike atmosphere—has already generated considerable buzz on the festival circuit, and its debut in Scotland is expected to leave a lasting impression.

For more information and to get tickets, visit: frightfest.co.uk/2025Glasgow/

Psyche trailer