Not only does the 2010 Film4 FrightFest weekend contain a variety of blood-soaked feature films like Hatchet II, The Last Exorcism and A Serbian Film, but it will also be showcasing a number of short genre films in the International Short Film Showcase. Did you know that a then unknown Duncan Jones, director of the BAFTA award-winning Moon, had the world premiere of his short film Whistle at FrightFest?
Sunday, August 29, 1pm onwards:
2.22, USA, Dir. Steven Shea - 8.30 mins
A night out with the girls. A hot new club and a hot new guy. For Vickie Palmer, yesterday would be her last day.
To My Mother and Father, UK/Turkey, Dir. Can Evrenol - 8.45 mins
When Jimmy is left alone in his house he discovers an old mask and decides to scare his parents upon their arrival home.
Bon Appetit, UK, Dir. Kate Shenton - 3.49 mins
A deliciously dark comedy about food. Bon Appetit provides unappetizing twists to everyday eating.
Rise of the Appliances, UK, Dir. Rob Sprackling - 8.56 mins
Machines rise up and take over the world - but rather than being cool cyborgs, they are household domestic appliances.
The End..., UK, Dir. Marc Price - 4.45 mins
An out-of-his-depth hero is presented with a deadly choice. Shot primarily as a camera and visual effects test, The End... should feel like part of an action movie climax.
Through the Night, UK, Dir. Lee Cronin - 10 mins
Every night, around the world – couples fall asleep side by side, trusting they know who lies beside them...
Dead Hungry, UK, Dir. William Bridges - 10 mins
Life's a bitch and then you die... Then you're a zombie and death's a bitch, too!
Switch, UK, Dir. Melanie Light - 4.28 mins
A man driving through the snowy countryside decides to pursue a female jogger, resulting in some interesting consequences.
Papa Wrestling, Portugal, Dir. Fernando Alle - 8.53 mins
After bullies steal his son's lunchbox, a retired wrestler goes on a violent rampage to avenge him and bring justice to the school.
Nelly and Lio, Canada, Dir. Etienne Langlois - 11.09 mins
Nelly and Lio are in the forest while the radio announces that a dangerous criminal has escaped in the region. Their paths will inevitably intersect...
Red Balloon, UK, Dir. Alexis Wajsbrot and Damien Mace - 13 mins
Several times during the course of the night, Dorothy, the little girl Julie is looking after, behaves oddly, screaming from her bedroom. Each time, Julie puts her back to bed, comforting her by telling her it's just a nightmare... Or is it ?
La Madre, Spain, Dir. Alberto Evangelio - 6.36 mins
The Mother never believed that her son’s nightmares could be real.
How I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse, USA, Dir. Christian Cantamessa - 10 mins
A single mother and her teenage son struggle to survive in a brutal near future where zombies roam the Earth.
Choreomania, UK, Dir. Louis Paxton - 9.30 mins
The story of Hector’s journey into dance hell as the city is overwhelmed by an hysterical body-popping plague.
Film4 FrightFest 2010 runs from Thursday, 26 August to Monday,30 August at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square. Tickets for Individual films go on sale from 30 July. Bookings: 08 714 714 714 or online.