Grimmfest’s Grim Tidings from John Valley writer and director of The Pizzagate Massacre

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 John Valley writer and director of The Pizzagate Massacre.

1.Tell us why you are at Grimmfest?
My movie, The Pizzagate Massacre, is having it’s international premiere at this year’s fest!

2.How did you get into horror?
I was picked on a lot as a kid and spent a lot of years being afraid of everyone around me. Horror films made me feel normal and gave me an escape from reality.

3.What scares you the most?
People.

4.Who or what is your favourite horror character?
Jack Torrance from The Shining

5.What is the grimmest thing you ever saw?
I grew up in rural Iowa and tornadoes were commonplace. My dad would drive me around to see the damage after. The worst thing we ever saw were shredded cows hanging from the limbs of a dead elm tree.

The Pizzagate Massacre plays on Sat, Oct 9th, 7:20 PM @ Odeon Screen 5 and you can find out more and book your ticket HERE.