Given the small budget and simplistic plot that has a lot of work to do in order to keep us intrigued, Last Ride is highly commendable. The naturalistic bond between the boys hooks you in and manages to keep you invested, whilst the slew of threats and horrors ensure you’re kept on your toes.

Jumping off the screen with vibrancy and life, All You Need is Kill shows off beautiful animation and a great original score, though the initially intriguing story delivers a little too much familiarity.

The premise may sound like it’s trying to flip the generic shark attack thriller on its head, but unfortunately, it suffers from the same shortcomings. Good performances and a stunning location cannot save Killer Whale from its poor CGI, predictable plot and weak dialogue.

With believable performances, tangible suspense and an enjoyable mockumentary filmmaking approach, Man Finds Tape is a solid directorial debut. However, the further the storyline progresses, the further it devolves.

The Creep Tapes Season 2 is a fantastic continuation of both the series and the franchise, with Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice continuing to deliver entertaining and inventive work.

Although some segments of the anthology deliver weak performances and a repetitive plot, V/H/S/Halloween is an absolute blast.

The level of intrigue this movie emits is an absolute testament to the script - Swing Bout is an entertaining, engaging watch from start to finish.

The Toxic Avenger is everything it should be - batshit crazy, entertaining, gory and action-packed - and somehow, much more.

Blood Shine is as memorable as it is engaging. A hidden gem within FrightFest, this deserves a wider audience.

Fresh with ideas and thorough with themes, Self-Help may lack scares and spooks, but makes up for this with fine performances, a unique plot and fun imagery.

Effective in its grotesque nature and disturbing qualities, Pig Hill boasts a welcome if predictable twist and great sound design.

Short, snappy and incredibly gruesome, Your Host is a FrightFest standout that solidifies Medoff’s place on the map as a notable name in horror.

From the get-go it’s a weird, wild and wonderful time that never lets you in on where it’s going next, offering many a surprising element.

CognAItive certainly has plenty of good ideas to give it some steam, and the inventive technological kills are the films highlights.

With a killer third act and intriguing reveals, The Home is full of great ideas. However, the execution of the story and scares alongside slow paced run-time leave much to be desired.

Just as competently acted as the first instalment but convoluting what was once a straightforward, digestible thriller.

Featuring many unique ideas that elevate the familiar ones alongside them, Hellcat is a single location thrill ride that will likely impress audiences.

Redux Redux not only stands out from the crowd but gives the multiverse trope fresh new potential.

The Bearded Girl is a competent coming-of-age story, putting filmmaker Jody Wilson on the map as one to pay attention to.

Whether audiences like what Hold the Fort is going for or not, they’re bound to be entertained, and it’s a more than memorable experience.