Horrorthon would like to invite submissions of short films for the 2018 edition of the festival. Submissions can be made through the Festhome website or by e-mailing submissions@horrorthon.com
Win tickets to a special preview screening of THE SECRET OF MARROWBONE
Win tickets to a special preview screening of THE SECRET OF MARROWBONE.
Sergio G. Sánchez’s new horror and anticipated directorial debut, THE SECRET OF MARROWBONE opens in Irish cinemas on Friday 13th July. Horrorthon have exclusive tickets to give away to a special preview screening of the film on Monday 9th July.
After their mother’s death, Jack (20) and his siblings, struggle to survive on their own, hiding from the world and with no other place to go, when a threatening presence begins to haunt the old house.
Starring George MacKay (Captain Fantastic), Anya Taylor-Joy (Split), Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things), Mia Goth (A Cure for Wellness) and Matthew Stagg, THE SECRET OF MARROWBONE opens in Irish cinemas Friday 13th July.
To be in with a chance to win a pair of tickets to this special preview screening of THE SECRET OF MARROWBONE on Monday July 9th at a Dublin City Centre location simply send an email to competition@horrorthon.com with your name and number by Sunday 8th July at 5pm.
Competition – Win RE:BORN on dvd!
Eureka Entertainment to release RE:BORN, a breath-taking, no-frills martial arts film featuring fast, furious and expertly choreographed fight sequences and starring Tak ∴ (formerly Tak Sakaguchi), for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition on 12 March 2018.
Toshiro (Tak ∴, formerly Tak Sakaguchi, Versus), a former special forces operative, now lives a quiet life in the Japanese countryside. Despite his seemingly peaceful existence, Toshiro struggles to contain the destructive impulses that once made him the top soldier in an elite unit of killers. When his former commanding officer, the enigmatic Phantom (Akio Ôtsuka), comes out of the shadows seeking revenge, Toshiro goes on a kill-crazy rampage against a squad of ruthless assassins.
Utilising an unorthodox form of close-quarters combat (referred to by the director and lead actor as “Zero Range Combat”) Re:Born features some of the most stunningly choreographed martial-arts fight sequences in recent years, and Eureka Entertainment is proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray and DVD.
RE:BORN (New & Exclusive) UK Trailer https://youtu.be/uxM6vsMNwXs
Available to order from:
Amazon http://amzn.to/2D1QR5y
DUAL FORMAT SPECIAL FEATURES:
- 1080 presentation (on the Blu-ray), with a progressive encode on the DVD
- Optional English subtitles
- Short introduction from the filmmakers
- Trailer
If you would like to enter this competition to win a copy, please send an email to competition@horrorthon.com with RE:BORN in the subject line. Please also include your name and address in the email.
Competition closes Friday 16th March.
Competition – Win The Housemaid on DVD!
First-time director Derek Nguyen makes a captivating debut with The Housemaid [Cô Haû Gaí], a haunting gothic romance which blends bold eroticism with a pervasive sense of dread.
Linh is a docile and hardworking poor orphaned girl who comes to Sa Cat seeking a housemaid job. Sebastien Laurent is a French captain and owner of the Sa Cat rubber plantation. For years, the massive mansion is rumoured to have ghosts, particularly those of Camille – Sebastien’s late wife—and the mistreated plantation workers. Once Linh comes to Sa Cat, she begins to hear strange sounds, have frightening dreams, and witness bizarre occurrences. After some time, Linh and Captain Laurent become close to each other and develop a romance. However, their love soon awakens the vengeful souls of Sa Cat plantation.
With its sumptuous visuals and memorable scares, The Housemaid is a bold update of the gothic-horror genre, and Eureka Entertainment is proud to present the film in its UK debut as part of Montage Pictures.
THE HOUSEMAID, a refreshing update of the gothic-horror genre, will be released in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition on 19 February 2018, and is available to order here http://amzn.to/2rRrXRL
Horrorthon has 3 copies to give away. To enter simply send an email to competition@horrorthon.com with the answer to the following question in the subject line: Who directed The Housemaid? Please include your name and address. Competition closes Friday 16th February.
Competition – Win The Canterville Ghost on DVD
Featuring an all-star cast lead by Patrick Stewart alongside Neve Campbell, Joan Sims, Donald Sinden and Cherie Lunghi comes a magical adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic tale The Canterville Ghost, which makes its UK Blu-ray debut and DVD release thanks to Second Sight Films.
Fearing a life of boredom when her family relocates from America to a sprawling English stately home, teenager Ginny Otis (Campbell) is in for quite a surprise. Strange goings-on are soon explained when she encounters the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville (Stewart), who can only be seen by Ginny and her brothers. An understandably grouchy ghost at first, Ginny learns his sorrowful tale and vows to help him lift the curse that will keep him haunting the corridors of Canterville Hall forever.
- New interview with director Syd Macartney
- New interview with producer Robert Benedetti
Title: The Canterville Ghost DVD Release Date: 23 October 2017
To be in with a chance of winning a copy of The Canterville Ghost on DVD go to our Facebook page and give the competition post a like. Then send an email to competition@horrorthon.com with your name and address.
IFI Horrorthon Short Film Showcase
Horrorthon are proud to present the following selection of short films at this year’s festival.
Inexorable (Ireland)
The Wake (Ireland)
Eldritch Code (Sweden)
Winston (USA)
Into the Mud (Spain)
Bye Bye Baby (Spain)
Teddy Bears Picnic (UK)
RIP (Spain)
Le Plan (France)
The Box (Ireland)
M.A.M.O.N. (Mexico)
The IFI Horrorthon Short Film Showcase screens on Sunday 29th October @ 1510. Tickets available at http://ifi.ie/horrorthon
Many thanks to all who submitted short films for consideration.
IFI Horrorthon 2017
Tickets : http://ifi.ie/horrorthon
OCTOBER 26th-30th
19.00- OPENING FILM – TRAGEDY GIRLS : Q&A with Director Tyler McIntyre
21.10- DEAD SHACK
22.50- WHO’S WATCHING OLIVER ?
22.45- CHARISMATA
23.00- SEQUENCE BREAK
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 27TH
Including a tribute to George A. Romero
13.10- THE CRAZIES
15.10- THE DARK HALF
17.25- TOP KNOT DETECTIVE
19.10- HABIT : Q&A with Director – Simeon Halligan
21.15- THE ENDLESS
23.20- JOHN CARPENTER’S PRINCE OF DARKNESS & BODY SNATCHERS
23.15- TONIGHT SHE COMES & RUIN ME
23.30- FREDDY / EDDY & INCARNATION
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 28th
Including a tribute to Tobe Hooper
13.00- EATEN ALIVE
14.45- 78/52
16.30- TAG
18.10- OUR EVIL
20.00- GAME OF DEATH
21.30- VICTOR CROWLEY
23.20 -EVENT HORIZON
23.25- FASHIONISTA
23.15- THE NIGHT OF THE VIRGIN
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 29th
13.00- KING COHEN: THE WILD WORLD OF LARRY COHEN
15.10- SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
17.10- THE MIMIC
19.10 – SURPRISE FILM
21.10 – 68 KILL
23.00- ANGEL HEART
23.00- TORMENT
23.10- REPLACE
MONDAY – OCTOBER 30th
13.00 – RE:BORN
15.10 – RETURN TO NUKE EM’ HIGH VOL. 2
16.40 – THE LAPLACE’S DEMON : Q&A with Director Giordano Giulivi
19.10 – STILL/BORN
20.50 – CLOSING FILM : THE HOUSEMAID
Opening and closing films: €11
All other screenings: €10
5 films for €45
10 films for €80
1 day pass – €45
2 day pass – €77
3 day pass – €104
4 day pass – €130
5 day pass – €135
IFI HORRORTHON FESTIVAL PROGRAMME FLYERS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE IFI FROM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th
Horrorthon 2017 Teaser
Call for Short Film Submissions
Submissions are now open for IFI Horrorthon 2017
You can submit a short for consideration using the link below, or by emailing a screener link to submissions@horrorthon.com
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