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Grimmfest May Madness

Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor

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Grimmfest May Madness

29-31 May 2021

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Grimmfest return with another online event set to delight (and possibly disturb) fans of horror and cult cinema. Scheduled across the Bank Holiday Weekend, May Madness is a series of three double bills that featuring everything from slick psychological thrillers to outrageous splattery satires.

Included in the programme is the world premiere of The Nest, an eco-horror spin on the Bodysnatchers template, directed by James Suttles and written by Grimmfest alum Jennifer Trudrung.

Max Reload & the Nether Blasters is a retro-styled gaming fantasy which packs star power, with the likes of Lin Shaye (Insidious), Greg Grunberg (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Martin Kove (Karate Kid) and Kevin Smith (Clerks) all making an appearance.

“a mix of fun, crazy, scary and downright weird movies for you all to enjoy on the cusp of summer.”

Meanwhile, we like the sound of Lapsis, a lo-fi sci-fi, the fiction-feature debut from doc maker Noak Hutton. Billed as a gig economy satire with echoes of Philip K. Dick and Charlie Kaufman, this one should be interesting at the very least.

Speaking about the event, Simeon Halligan, festival director said: “This is likely to be our last fully online gig as UK cinemas begin to open this summer. We wanted to welcome brighter times into our lives and say goodbye to darkness through a mix of fun, crazy, scary and downright weird movies for you all to enjoy on the cusp of summer.”

For full timings and line-up click through to the Grimmfest website.

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Malmaison Leeds is a historic and dramatic building, full of character and individual style. Beautifully refurbished quirky bedrooms with power showers, blackout curtains and great beds.

On The Wall is a funky independent shop that sells a wide range of creative and artistic items including, posters, art prints, canvases, greeting cards and merchandise/gifts. They also offer a bespoke framing and canvas printing service and a screen printed t- shirt service. If you are looking for something more unique and inspiring they also sell work by local artists.
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Bright, bold and full of character, On the Wall pairs expert framing with prints, posters and gifts inside Leeds Corn Exchange.

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Canned Heat is an independent bottle-shop & bar in the heart of Chapeltown, Leeds. Born out of a passion for Music, Art and Community.

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Friendly neighbourhood restaurant in Chorlton, specialising in authentic Japanese cuisine such as donburi, katsu kare and traditional pickles, made in-house.

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Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just after a spontaneous night out, there’s something here for everyone. Open 7 nights a week.

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Stables Tavern

The Stables Tavern is an olde style pub in the St John’s neighbourhood of Manchester, where the Rovers Return once stood.

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