10 FrightFest 2023 Films We’re Really Looking Forward To

FrightFest 2023 is finally upon us. As this beloved behemoth of a film festival creeps its way into our hearts and nightmares, we’re already predicting what we want to see the most.

From the darkest corners of horror, we present the 10 films that promise to leave you on the edge of your seat. Each film boasts a unique blend of terror and intrigue, ready to captivate audiences and remind us why we love the macabre. As FrightFest continues to evolve, these cinematic gems reflect the festival’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of fear. Join us as we explore the horrors that await on the big screen.

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10 Films to Look Out for at Frightfest 2023

1. Suitable Flesh European Premiere

Elizabeth Derby, a once-successful psychiatrist, finds herself trapped in a psych ward after a murder she insists she didn’t commit. In her desperate attempt to clear her name, she unravels a tale of supernatural horror, sexual madness, and homicidal rage. A love letter to horror maestro Stuart Gordon, “Suitable Flesh” is a chilling journey into cosmic mayhem inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

2. Black Mold International Premiere

Urban exploration turns into a hallucinogenic nightmare for photographer Brooke and her friend Tanner. Breaking into an abandoned facility, they encounter a sinister threat that holds them captive. As the boundary between art and danger blurs, “Black Mold” delves into psychological horror, revealing the terrifying consequences of their daring pursuits.

3. How to Kill Monsters World Premiere

After surviving a massacre, Jamie Lancaster is wrongly arrested. But when a nightmarish dimension swallows a police station, Jamie must join forces with unlikely allies to battle Lovecraftian horrors. “How to Kill Monsters” is a pulse-pounding journey through a world of flesh-hungry creatures, as Jamie fights to find a way home amidst the chaos.

4. The Knocking UK Premiere

Siblings Mikko, Maria, and Matilda reunite to sell their childhood home, but old traumas resurface, and a malevolent force in the woods threatens their plans. Drawing on Finnish mythology, “The Knocking” takes family drama into terrifying new realms, exploring damaged relationships and supernatural threats in equal measure.

5. Cobweb International Premiere

From the director of Netflix’s “Marianne,” comes a chilling adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Eight-year-old Peter is tormented by a mysterious tapping inside his bedroom wall, driving him to question his parents’ trust. A tale of childhood fear and suspicion, “Cobweb” delves into the darkness hidden within the walls of innocence.

6. Isaac World Premiere

Grieving parents Nicholas and Sarah enroll in clinical trials to create genetically modified babies, hoping to overcome nature’s cruelty. But their experiment leads to unimaginable horrors and the question of whether they’ve unleashed a nightmare upon humanity. “Isaac” is a tale of ethical dilemmas and chilling consequences, starring Catriona MacColl.

7. Failure World Premiere

Caught between financial ruin and murder, 56-year-old James faces an impossible choice. Shot in a single take, “Failure” presents a high-stakes thriller where tension mounts and decisions lead down dark and unpredictable paths. Director Alex Kahaum delivers a genre-bending rollercoaster that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

8. New Life European Premiere

In the Pacific Northwest, Elsa, a skilled “fixer,” pursues a mysterious woman while battling her own struggle with ALS. As their stories intertwine, “New Life” explores the intersection of life, death, and acceptance, weaving a deadly cat-and-mouse game with profound truths about existence.

9. Home Sweet Home: Where Evil Lives World Premiere

Maria’s idyllic plans to turn a family estate into a bed and breakfast take a sinister turn when she discovers a hidden room with ties to a brutal colonial history. Trapped by an evil family curse, she fights to escape the malevolent forces lurking within. A real-time, one-shot shocker, “Home Sweet Home” offers an unparalleled cinematic experience.

10. My Mother’s Eyes International Premiere

Director Takeshi Kushida returns with another masterpiece, exploring the boundaries of truth and illusion in a world driven by technology. “My Mother’s Eyes” delves into the psycho fantasy of a mother and daughter whose lives are transformed by futuristic devices. As a contact lens device blurs the lines between reality and imagination, the film presents a mesmerizing and thought-provoking narrative.

FrightFest 2023 has once again proven its status as a harbinger of cinematic terrors, delivering a lineup that showcases the depth and diversity of the horror genre. From cosmic scares to familial curses, each film brings its own brand of heart-stopping excitement. Let the screams, suspense, and surprises of FrightFest’s offerings remind us of the power of horror to captivate and terrify.