The horror of what lies in a pub basement is the culmination of a long journey for Spanish director Alberto Corredor, who adapted his 2017 short film into his feature debut, BAGHEAD. 

In conversation with FRIGHTFEST, Corredor discussed how his journey might not quite be at an end, being drawn to emotional suspense and the sequels that stand up to their predecessors.

Director Airell Anthony Hayles’ WEREWOLF SANTA offers an amusing and demented twist on the myth of Santa Claus – a hidden bonus may be that it offsets Coca-Cola’s annoyingly saccharine commercial image of the goody two-shoes. In keeping with the spirit of Christmas unity, however, a family band together to save the day when Werewolf Santa goes on a rampage through town.

Speaking with FrightFest, Hayles discussed getting away with “double marzipan”, compromising his original vision and embracing those surprising moments.

Danny and Michael Philippou’s gruelling character horror TALK TO ME centres on friends who conjure up spirits with an embalmed hand. Becoming hooked on the thrill, the teenagers excitedly record the episodes, but it becomes a dangerous vice for grief-stricken Mia (Sophie Wilde). When she undermines her best friend Jade (Alexandra Jensen) and allows her brother Riley (Joe Bird) to have a go, she realises her grave mistake.

Speaking with FrightFest, the directors shared their thoughts on the film and their creative journey.