Wales' premier horror festival returns this year, but most of the line-up is still under wraps, with just a few tempting titles revealed to whet the appetite of fans. Watch this space for further updates.

The festival runs from 14 to 17 November.

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Abertoir Latest Reviews

Children Of The Wicker Man
Children Of The Wicker Man
A documentary about The Wicker Man and its legacy.
Frankie Freako!
Frankie Freako!
In an attempt to impress his wife and boss, a nerdy man is lured by a 1-900 TV ad to party with a strange little creature called Frankie Freako. All hell breaks loose when Frankie and his two friends wreak interdimensional havoc in his life.
The Island Between Tides
The Island Between Tides
A young woman follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where 25 years have passed.
Zombie Flesh Eaters
Zombie Flesh Eaters
A woman searching for her father stumbles on an island of the undead.

Abertoir Features

Making the call
Steven Kostanski on making monsters in Frankie Freako
Making magic
Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes on shooting in remote locations for The Island Between Tides
A place out of time
Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes on Paloma Kwiatkowski, Donal Logue, David Mazouz and The Island Between Tides
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