Katie Heyes

Grimmfest 2023: Review Grimmfest, Manchester’s International Festival of Fantastic Film, celebrated its fifteenth anniversary this […]

Grimmfest: Composer Patrick Savage Discusses The Creative Process Behind New Puppet Horror 'Abruptio' As Grimmfest 2023 drew to a close on 8 October, festival organisers were pleased to welcome composer and […]

Grimmfest: Director Travis Greene and Writer Jonathan Buchanan Discuss '8 Found Dead'—Their New Take on Home Invasion Horror The Indiependent sits down with director Travis Greene and screenwriter Jonathan Buchanan to talk about their […]

Grimmfest: Director Raymond Wood Discusses His New Horror 'Faceless After Dark' and The Power of Imagination Ahead of its wide release next year, Grimmfest hosted the regional premiere of Raymond Wood’s new subversive […]

Grimmfest: French Director Quarxx Discusses The Writing Process Behind His New Horror Flick 'Pandemonium' Pandemonium (2023) © Film Seekers Limited. As day two of Manchester’s annual horror film festival, […]

Grimmfest 2023: What Not To Miss! Auxilio (2023) © Red Vector Productions. Grimmfest, Manchester’s International Festival of Fantastic Film, […]

'Never Have I Ever' is a Fiery Exploration of Cultural Conflict: Review ★★★★✰ It’s a situation many of us will find familiar. A group of friends meet up for a few drinks. One […]

'Before the Drugs Kick In' is an Intense Experience of Isolation and Mental Illness: Review ★★★✰✰ One-woman shows have been in abundance at this year’s fringe. From the oppressed community o […]

'We’ll Have Nun of It' Is A Lively and Touching Production With A Strong Display of Vocal Talent ★★★✰✰ Squeezing a musical into the tight confines of the Fringe’s standard 60-minute runtime is no easy fea […]

'30 and Out' Is A Hilarious And Moving Depiction of Lesbian Experience ★★★★★ The idea of coming out can be daunting and challenging for any LGBTQ+ person regardless of age. Most […]

'2-Faces' Fails to Captivate Audiences With Its Hectic Pace and Convoluted Plot: Review ★★✰✰✰ 2-Faces takes us on a wild journey across the gritty landscape of 1990s London as a pair of accomplis […]

'Breed or Bust' is an Intimate and Insightful Exploration of Womanhood Content warning: this review contains discussion of abortion. ★★★★✰ To breed or not to breed? That is t […]

'Mrs President' is an Evocative Study of Mary Todd Lincoln's Harrowing History: Review ★★★✰✰ First Lady Mary Lincoln suffered a tragic life, plagued by grief, adversity, and the destructi […]

'Mystery House' Offers A Refreshing And Uniquely Personal Twist to A Well-Known Ghost Story: Review ★★★★★ It is said that the Winchester Mystery House is one of the most haunted places in America. […]

'Train Lord' is a Frank and Moving Exploration of Chronic Pain and Rediscovery: Review ★★★★✰ What happens when the one thing that has practically defined your life is now gone? All of a sudden, […]

'A Funeral for My Friend Who Is Still Alive' Offers a Sensitive Portrait of Farewell and Oppression: Review ★★★★✰ It has been over twenty years since Britain’s handover of Hong Kong back to China in 1997 and the eff […]

'John Wick' Prequel Series 'The Continental' Gets Official Release Date The John Wick prequel series The Continental will make its debut on Peacock streaming service this […]

A Charming Celebration of Queerness and Friendship: 'The Way Old Friends Do' Review ★★★★✰ It’s been nearly 50 years since ABBA’s historic win at the Eurovision song contest and their music r […]

A Delightfully Silly Romp Into The World of Dickens: 'Bleak Expectations' Review ★★★✰✰ As Charles Dickens once said: “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter […]

Joe Cole And Alexandra Roach To Lead New BBC Thriller 'Nightsleeper' Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole will be starring alongside Alexandra Roach in the upcoming BBC thriller series […]