THE FESTIVAL RETURNS 20-22 OCTOBER 2023 WITH ITS UNIQUE MIX OF FASCINATING GUESTS, FANTASTIC FILMS & FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE

 

This legendary celebration of horror, science fiction & fantasy has welcomed some of the biggest names since 1990. Guests already announced for 2023 include Mark Gatiss, Madeline Smith, Stephen Volk and David McGillivray.

20-22 October 2023, Pendulum Hotel & Conference Centre, Manchester UK

 

We’re planning our 2023 programme and talking to exciting guests – this website will be updated shortly. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest guest news. We are also uploading some wonderful short-and-sweet podcasts to our YouTube channel – please visit and subscribe. The first two feature Dani Thompson and David McGillivray.

 

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Last year's guests

Jeremy Dyson

Screenwriter and author who, along with Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, is one of the League of Gentlemen. Look out for Jeremy in an upcoming festival podcast.

DAVID McGILLIVRAY

Legendary actor, producer, playwright, screenwriter and critic. Chair of our Delta Award judges, look out for McG in an upcoming festival podcast.

DANI THOMPSON

We're thrilled that in-demand actress, writer, producer, musician and 'scream princess' Dani Thompson is joining us at the Festival.

ADAM NEVILL

Multi-award winning horror author, whose novels include Banquet for the Damned, Apartment 16, Last Days, House of Small Shadows, The Reddening and Cunning Folk. Two of his books, The Ritual and No One Gets Out Alive have been adapted and made into feature films.

FRAZER DIAMOND

Frazer is an artist and writer whose creative career has taken him from the production offices of Walt Disney Animation, to Monty Python, to Jim Henson Productions.

JUDY MATHESON

With a diverse career on stage, in movies and TV, Judy is probably best-known for the Hammer horror films Lust for a Vampire and Twins of Evil.

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Attention
Film Makers!

Submit your short (fantastic) film for 2023

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We rebooted our Delta film competition last year and are again looking for short films from around the world. Winners in each category — Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy – will win the Delta Award, with the best-in-festival film receiving the Norman J Warren Trophy.

THE FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE IN THE HEART OF MANCHESTER

The festival’s home is the Pendulum Hotel aka Manchester Conference Centre on Sackville Street in central Manchester. Accommodation is available at special rates. Make sure you register for festival updates. Buy tickets here

NOW IN OUR 33rd YEAR!

The Festival of Fantastic Films Manchester has a unique atmosphere and impeccable pedigree – a hidden gem on the festival circuit. Buy tickets here

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