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, from Dirt In The Gate Movies, returns to The Regent (Christchurch, Dorset) this weekend (Friday 13th - Sunday 15th September)!

See some of your favourite films projected in the beloved 35mm format - including , , , , , and more.

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www.theregent.co.uk/whatson/grindfest

GRINDFEST ’24 FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS 13-15th SEPTEMBER!

**TICKETS/PASSES ON SALE NOW**

https://theregent.co.uk/whatson/grindfest

The masters of celluloid are back for GRINDFEST the SIXTH edition! Join us for 3 days of classic genre film and share the ultimate cinematic experience in the luxurious Art-Deco surroundings of the Regent, Christchurch! (Listed as one of the U.K.’s top twenty cinemas by the Telegraph).

We’ve searched archives and collections the world over to present to you rare film prints, some of which you just won’t see anywhere else projected on these shores from the beloved 35mm format. This really is the U.K.'s dedicated genre film on film event to see!

After last year’s unique FRIDAY 13th 3D 35mm screening, we’ve got another 1980’s 3D classic rarely ever screened in the UK in its original over/under 3D process, TREASURE OF THE FOUR CROWNS promises to be a cinema adventure you won’t forget!

Also, championing emerging film making talent from around the world, we’re thrilled to include our ever-expanding SHORT FILM SHOWCASE. Last year we were honoured to include some incredible short films in our line-up from some exceptionally talented folk, many of which were shot on film (NOSEPICKER, THERE’S SO MUCH LIGHT HERE, QUINACRIDONE GOLD). We’ve had over two hundred incredible entries this year, who’s will grace the big screen alongside some classic 35mm genre heavyweights?

Once again we've teamed up with the incredible folk at Dead Good Tees who have produced our superb original GRINDFEST event threads, makes sure you add one into your wardrobe!

We're proud to be supported by BFI's Film Hub South West who have been invaluable in helping us bring the 'film on film' experience to the region.

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of you awesome people had to say about last year’s event via BFI Film Hub's audience feedback.

“The best cinema experience I’ve ever had”

“Dirt in the Gate movies is always incredible, you get to see some amazing films on 35mm”

“Dirt in the Gate always deliver a thoroughly entertaining film event. Their passion for keeping 35mm film screening alive is infectious. They welcome and engage with their audience which cultivates a lovely community spirit. These events are totally unique in the area of the country I live and I'm grateful for the selfless work they put in to share their love of film.”

“Excellent event at an attractive venue, with very high standard of presentation.”

So join us, share the love, come and get your GRIND ON and immerse yourself in 3 days of mind melting genre filmic action!

3 Day pass and Individual tickets are available.

(Please note, you will need to be 18 years old or over to purchase and use a 3 Day pass)

Here's the full line up -->

Fri 13th - 18.00 CRITTERS (1986) - [35mm]

Directed by Stephen Herek
Starring Dee Wallace, M. Emmett Walsh, Billy Green Bush

1986| 91m| USA | (15) | 1.85:1 | Mono|

“This town’s a zoo!”

Its GRINDFEST 2024! We’re kick starting our 3-day genre event with the classic 1986 sci-fi creature feature, CRITTERS. Hot on the heels after the worldwide success of GREMLINS, it was only a matter of time before other studios wanted a creature feature themed franchise of their own. This time, a group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a small farm town on earth, pursued by two shape-shifting bounty hunters...

The DITG team are thrilled to screen this from an original 35mm print!

Fri 13th 20.00 - SOCIETY (1989) - [35mm]

Directed by Brian Yuzna
Starring Billy Warlock Concetta D'Agnese Ben Slack

1989| 97m| USA | (18) | 1.85:1 | Mono|

“You were right Billy, I am a butthead!”

GRINDFEST day one continues with Brian Yuzna’s perfectly aligned social satire of the American elite.
Billy, a Beverly Hills teenager begins to suspect that his wealthy parents aren’t who they claim to be. Are they part of a gruesome cult?
So, if you’re ever at a fancy party and notice some peculiar shunting behaviour, you might want to reconsider your RSVP.

Fri 13th 22.00 - THE LIVING DEAD AT THE MANCHESTER MORGUE (1974) - [35mm]

Directed by Jorge Grau
Starring Ray Lovelock, Christine Galbo, Arthur Kennedy

1974| 95m|SPAIN/ITALY | (18) | 1.85:1 | Mono|

“The dead don't walk around, except in very bad paperback novels!”

Day one of GRINDFEST concludes with this stone-cold zombie classic. Hero and he**ine, thrown together by chance, find themselves pursued by both police and an army of cannibalistic living dead through an increasingly nightmarish landscape in the English countryside. Praised by many as one of the best zombie themed films ever made.

The DITG team are thrilled to screen this from a 35mm print!

Sat 14th 10.45 - THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1984) - [35mm]

Directed by Nick Castle
Starring Kay E. Cuter Dan Mason Lance Guest Catherine Mary Stewart

1984| 100m| USA | (PG) | 2.35:1 | Dolby Stereo|

“I live below ground. With my wifeoid, and 6,000 little Griglings”

GRINDFEST day two starts with a special 40th anniversary 35mm screening of this seminal 1984 sci-fi classic.
High schooler Alex Rogan conquers the Starfighter video game, only to find out it was just a test and is transported to another planet. He has been recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from attack.

Sat 14th 12.45 - TURKISH STAR WARS (Dünyayi Kurtaran Adam) (1982)

Directed by Çetin Inanç
Starring Cüneyt Arkin Aytekin Akkaya Füsun Uçar

1982| 91m| TURKEY | (12A) | 1.66:1|DCP

“Save the world!”

Notorious for its blatantly lifted footage from Star Wars along with music from Raiders of the Lost Ark and Flash Gordon, Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam is the holy grail of remakesploitation cinema. For many years, the film circulated only in low-resolution bootleg copies, but in 2016 a 35mm print of the film was discovered and scanned – so that the world can finally see the film the way it was intended!

We’re thrilled to have present, Dr. Iain Robert Smith Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at King’s College London. He is author of The Hollywood Meme: Transnational Adaptations in World Cinema, and founder of Remakesploitation Fest and will be introducing the film.

Sat 14th 15.00 - INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM SHOWCASE

Directed by Various
Starring TBC

| 70m| WORLDWIDE| (18) |

Championing emerging and established genre film making talent from around the world, we’re proud to again present a meticulously curated short film programme to inspire and engage but ultimately showcase the importance of short film as a medium up on the big screen with an audience in a special, unique environment.

Watch Dirt In The Gate Movies Social Media channels to discover more as and when titles are announced.

Sat 14th 16.45 - NIGHTMARE BEACH (1989) - [35mm]

Directed by Umberto Lenzi
Starring Nicolas De Toth, Sarah Buxton, Rawley Valverde, Lance LeGault, Michael Parks, John Saxon

1989| 90m| USA/ITALY | (18) | 1.85:1 | Dolby Stereo|

“I’m innocent, I’ll be back!”

Diablo is a biker gang leader executed for the murder of a young woman. A year after his death, it's time for Spring Break. Football players Skip and Ronnie head to the beach, where Skip meets Gail, the sister of the woman who was murdered a year ago. All the fun and frivolity of Spring Break, however, is about to turn into a living nightmare when a mysterious person in a biker outfit begins to kill people by electrocution. Could it be that Diablo has returned from the dead?

Also titled WELCOME TO SPRING BREAK, the DITG team are thrilled to screen this from an ultra-rare original 35mm print!

Sat 14th 19.00 - THE FLY (1986) - [35mm]

Directed by David Cronenberg
Starring Jeff Goldblum Geena Davis John Getz

1986| 96m| USA | (18) | 1.85:1 | Dolby Stereo|

“What am I working on? I'm working on something that will change the world, and human life as we know it.”

David Cronenberg's 1986 sci-fi/horror movie remake of THE FLY is widely hailed as one of the most disturbing visual displays of the decade. Seth Brundle, an ambitious scientist has created the world's first teleportation device. When Seth inadvertently enters the transmitter pod along with a common housefly, the device splices the genes of both species to create one large monstrous mutation. The worse his condition becomes, the more he loses his sense of humanity.

THE FLY landed in US theatres on August 15, 1986, grossing $60 million on a $15 million budget. The film earned an Oscar Award for Best Makeup (Chris Walas, Stephan Dupuis) and was produced by comedic legend Mel Brooks, a fact he deliberately kept shrouded from the public.

Sat 14th 21.15 - MYSTERY MOVIE (????) - [35mm]

Directed by ????
Starring ????

19??| ??m|???? | (18) | ?? | ??|

No clues, no hints until the reels roll… What WILL the MYSTERY MOVIE be?

Sun 15th 10.45 - TREASURE OF THE FOUR CROWNS 3D (1983) - [35mm Over/Under 3D]

Directed by Ferdinando Baldi
Starring Tony Anthony Ana Obregon Gene Quintano

1983| 97m| USA/SPAIN/ITALY | (15) | 35mm Over/Under 3D | Dolby Stereo|

“The Ultimate Modern Adventure In Wonder-Vision 3-D.”

A group of adventurers are gathered to retrieve mystical gems which are in the possession of a deadly cult.

Probably the best example and utilisation of 3D technology of the time!
Here’s a list of props thrown into the audience in "Treasure of the Four Crowns" - Knives, spears, darts, bones, jewelled daggers, balls of fire, laser beams, boulders, ropes, attack dogs, bats, shards of stained glass, a set of dishes, a large kettle, a stove, a co**se, a python snake, an empty glove, birds (both real and artificial), arrows, unidentifiable glowing objects shot from guns, keys, letter openers, several human heads, skeletons, large sections of an exploding castle, one bottle of booze and assorted spoons.

The DITG team are thrilled to screen this from an original 3D 35mm print in the UK utilising modern chromatic filtered 3D lenses and matching glasses.
(3D glasses will be loaned for the screening)

Sun 15th 13.00 - THE KEEP (1983) - [35mm]

Directed by Michael Mann
Starring Scott Glenn Ian McKellen Alberta Watson Jurgen Prochnow

1983| 96m| USA | (18) | 2.35:1 | Dolby Stereo|

“Where am I from? I am…from YOU!”

N***s are forced to turn to a Jewish historian for help in battling the ancient demon they have inadvertently freed from its prison…

Initially performing poorly at the box office upon its 1984 release, THE KEEP has developed a huge fanbase. Beautifully captured in Panavision with ultra stylised art direction, this is a must see at GRINDFEST.

15th Sep 15.15 - HEAVY METAL (1981) - [35mm]

Directed by Gerald Potterton
Starring the voice talents of John Candy, Harold Ramis

1981| 86m|CANADA | (15) | 1.85:1 | Dolby SR|

“I am the sum of all evils. Look carefully. My power infests all times, all galaxies, all dimensions. But many still seek me out; a green jewel they must possess…”

Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine Heavy Metal, producer Ivan Reitman enlists the help of some of Hollywood's animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout the galaxy. Only when encountered by its one true enemy, to whom it is inexplicably drawn, will goodness prevail throughout the universe. Richly and lavishly drawn, the vignettes of the orb's dark victories include the character voices of John Candy, Harold Ramis and a pounding soundtrack by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Devo, Donald Fagen, Don Felder, Grand Funk Railroad, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Nazareth, Stevie Nicks, Riggs, and Trust. Highly imaginative and full of surprising special effects, Heavy Metal set the standard for alternative contemporary animation. An intoxicating experience not to be missed!

The DITG team are thrilled to screen this from a 1994 re-strike 35mm print in earth shattering Dolby Stereo SR!

Sun 15th 17.30 - DARK ANGEL (1990) - [35mm]

Directed by Craig R. Baxley
Starring Dolph Lundgren Brian Benben Betsy Brantley

1990| 91m| USA | (18) | 1.85:1 | Dolby Stereo|

“I Come in peace…And you go in pieces...”

Renegade cop Jack Caine (Dolph Lundgren) is intent on snuffing out a dangerous gang of drug traffickers known as the "White Boys." When the gang makes off with a cache of he**in from federal custody and destroys the building to conceal evidence of their crime, Caine investigates with straight-arrow FBI agent Arwood Smith (Brian Benben). But bizarre new clues reveal that the Boys' criminal enterprise extends much further than anyone had previously imagined.

Alternately titled ‘I Come In Peace’. It’s back up on the big screen where it belongs, don’t miss this under rated Sci-Fi Blockbuster!

Sun 15th 19.30 - ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981) - [35mm]

Directed by John Carpenter
Starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasance, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton

1981| 99m| USA | (15) | 2.35:1 | Dolby Stereo|

“The name’s Pliskenn!”

GRINDFEST 2024 concludes with John Carpenter’s all time classic, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK.
It’s 1997. When the US President crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum-security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in for a rescue.

The DITG team are thrilled to screen this from an original 35mm print!

**Single tickets and 3x day passes available for all films**

The FrightFest 2024 Awards winners from our latest episode!

Ben Errington - Writer's picks...

BEST FEATURE -
BEST DIRECTOR - Joe DeBoer & Kyle McConaghy ( )
BEST HANGOUT FILM -
BEST PERFORMANCE - Willa Fitzgerald ( )
BEST CAST -
BEST SHORT -
BEST SCARE/DEATH - ( )
BEST EFFECTS -
BIGGEST SURPRISE -
HONOURABLE MENTION - *tless

Andy Conduit Turner's picks...

BEST FEATURE -
BEST DIRECTOR - Junichi Yasuda ( )
BEST HANGOUT FILM -
BEST PERFORMANCE - Rebecca Calder ( )
BEST CAST -
BEST SHORT -
BEST SCARE/DEATH -
BEST EFFECTS -
BIGGEST SURPRISE -
HONOURABLE MENTION -

Emma Cownley's picks...

BEST FEATURE -
BEST DIRECTOR - Coralie Fargeat ( )
BEST HANGOUT FILM - *tless
BEST PERFORMANCE - Bella Thorne ( )
BEST CAST -
BEST SHORT - ( )
BEST SCARE/DEATH -
BEST EFFECTS -
BIGGEST SURPRISE -
HONOURABLE MENTION -

Watch back on YouTube - https://youtu.be/PY_Jk6cmoxA

Listen on podcast feeds - fanlink.tv/horrorhangout

Fear its call.

This week on , Ben Errington - Writer and Andy Conduit-Turner discuss !

And the first hour of the show is dedicated to FrightFest 2024 awards picks - with special guest Emma Cownley joining the hosts with her selections.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/PY_Jk6cmoxA

Listen on podcast feeds - fanlink.tv/horrorhangout

‘What We’ve Been Watching’ -

‘Deftly tapping into the influencer driven culture of the terminally online, this story of a hunger for online notoriety hits a disturbing level of authenticity.’

Andy Conduit-Turner’s full review - boxd.it/7f21pr

Look what we’ve got cooking up at HQ for September!

🚲 4th -

🪦 11th - w/ Lucy Buglass

📹 18th - w/ Phillip Escott

🧞 25th - w/ Dan Taylor

🚨 A Show Announcement: Late Night with Chucky

Chucky’s your host and he’s ready to roast. Be in the audience for his killer new live talk show, where Chucky will answer your questions in real time. USA/SYFY’s Chucky is now streaming on Peacock.

It's the FrightFest 2024 BONANZA!

This 4 HOUR episode sees Ben Errington - Writer and Andy Conduit-Turner attend the annual horror movie fan pilgrimage in London.

Covering films including but not limited to , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , *tless, , , , , and more!

It includes interviews with Rebecca Calder, Joanne Mitchell, David Shackelford, Livvy Hill, Tom Kerrisk, John Farrelly, Colin G. Cooper, Clinton Liberty, Josephine Rose, Jade Johnson, Dean Kilbey, Jon Spira, Christopher Adamson, Dena Castello, Neil Marshall, Kat Hughes, David Gelmini, Neil Jenkins and Thibault Chavanis.

Plus we caught up with friends of the show Emma Cownley, Janine Pipe, Radi Nikolov, Jake West, Aaron Truss and Zoë Rose Smith!

Timecodes in the show notes for ease of navigating to the part you want.

Watch on YouTube - youtu.be/A_HF3WE9hDs

Listen on podcast feeds - fanlink.tv/horrorhangout

That’s FrightFest done and dusted for another year! We saw lots of films, we conducted a copious amount of interviews and did what we do best - had a joyous time! Great to see old friends and make some new ones. Look out for our bumper festival coverage episode on podcast feeds and YouTube later today! Until next time.

Another FrightFest scoop! We interrogated friend of the show Janine Pipe and director Neil Marshall about their collaboration on upcoming short film and making of book.

We were also in attendance for the premiere of Sarah Appleton and Phillip Escott’s at FrightFest! With a Q&A from Thibault Chavanis, Neil Marshall, Zobo With A Shotgun, Christopher Smith, Ariel Powers-Schaub and Amber T.

We interviewed the writer / director of Christopher Lee documentary Jon Spira after it premiered at FrightFest on Sunday!

PALS PALS PALS!

We spoke to one of the stars of Christopher Adamson and costume designer Dena Costello after the 4K restoration screening last night at FrightFest!

A wonderful introduction for the 4K restoration of screening from Jake West and Aaron West at FrightFest last night! And we even jumped on camera to chat about the film for the Blu-ray extras.

It’s only bloody Mark Kermode!

We caught up with the stars of Dean Kilbey and Jade Johnson directly after the film closed FrightFest day 3 last night!

Andy Conduit-Turner is chuffed with his poster! 🥳

We spoke to star of (and ) Clinton Liberty as well as director Josephine Rose after the film screened at FrightFest this morning!

We’re pretty sure that Colin G. Cooper flew across the pond just to see us (his short film Bath Bomb screening at FrightFest was probably just a coincidence).

We grabbed some time with the stars of Irish language horror ( ) Tom Kerrisk and Livvy Hill immediately after it screened at FrightFest!

We finally got our hands on the official action figures!