Abertoir: The International Horror Festival of Wales is an annual horror and horror film festival held in the Aberystwyth Arts Centre in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.

History

edit

The festival began as a three-day event in 2006, expanding since to a six-day programme of films and events.[1]

In 2014, Abertoir collaborated with the Wales One World Film Festival (WOW) for the UK premiere of the Argentinian supernatural thriller The Second Death (La Segunda Muerte).[2]

Description

edit

Abertoir the only film festival dedicated to horror films in Wales, and is a member of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation.[1]

The festival screens new big-budget horror films, along with classics and independent films. It also includes a short film competition, screening entries from around the world. It often also features music concerts, stage productions and masterclasses.[1]

It maintains a partnership with the WOW Film Festival.[3]

Notable guests

edit

Notable guests of honour have included:[citation needed]

Notable premieres

edit

The following films were premiered at the festival before general release:[citation needed]

Notable bands

edit

Notable bands which have played at the film festival include:[citation needed]

See also

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c "About Abertoir Horror Festival". Abertoir. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  2. ^ Gillam, David (13 March 2014). "Preview: Wales One World Festival". Wales Arts Review (Interview). Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  3. ^ Denning, Louise (28 February 2022). "Wales One World Film Festival, The UK's Longest Running World Cinema Festival Celebrates Its 21st Birthday". Cardiff Times. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
edit