Romford’s Horror Festival fills screens at Lumiere

The Romford Horror Festival brought four days of independent film, classic horror films, celebrity guests, merchandise and unique cocktails to Lumiere Cinema

 

This Year’s Horror Festival included an early screening of Studio Canal’s latest horror Cold Storage with giveaways throughout the festival.

Filmmakers and full festival pass holders had the opportunity to pose for Hannah Davis in her custom built horror set on Friday.

Saturday saw an array of horror celebrities such as Adam Rayner, Laurence R. Harvey, Pauline Peart, Caroline Monroe and Barbie Wilde. Guests could get an autograph and chat about their notable films. It also included a horror market with unique sellers, from lawn ornaments to horror themed earrings.

On Sunday the festival concluded with an awards ceremony where the winners of 12 categories were announced

 

FOMO? Don’t Worry! The Romford Film Festival is just around the corner, their HorRHIFFic little sister might make an appearance! For more information and to buy tickets visit https://www.romfordfilmfestival.com/

 

 

The winners are 

• Best Feature Films – House of Abraham & Hang
• Best Cheap Thrills – Rock Paper Scissors Death & Sweet Tooth
• Best Short Film – The Quackening
• Best Screenplay – I Know Exactly How You Die
• Best Foreign Language Films – Debone & Chighia
• Short Sharp Shock – Chicken Feed
• Best Directorial Debut – Megan Tremethick – Spoiling you
• Best Score – Spoiling You & Shutterghost
• Best Visual Effects – The Peal Comb
• Best Director – Ali Cook – The Pearl Comb
• Best Actor – Simon Armstrong – The Pearl Comb
• Best Actress – Lin Shaye – House of Abraham
• Best Cinematography – Very Prosperous Men & Marion’s Lilies
• The Grindhouse Award – Evil For Dinner
• Student Bodies – The Second Coming
• Best Visual Effects – Charlie Shaw’s Revenge

 

 

About Lumiere

Lumiere is a unique community co-operative that will be under continual rebirth until 2028 – with new screens, new seating and decor, plus comfortable and safe spaces for community groups to gather. But we won’t just be showing films and event cinema; we have plans for live music, comedy, theatre, social clubs and other events too!

Located in the heart of the town, Lumiere Cinema Romford has replaced Premiere Cinemas, carrying forward a legacy of accessible, high-quality entertainment while elevating it with state-of-the-art projection, crystal-clear sound, and a hugely diverse selection of films; from the latest blockbusters to indie gems, arthouse titles and family favourites.

Screens 1, 2, 3, and 4 – will offer the latest mainstream releases from superheroes to action stars, the year’s biggest comedies, and family animations.

‘The Discovery Screen’ (Screen 5) – will specialise in independent films each and every day. Thanks to our Romford Film Festival connections, we will offer five indie movies each day that you will not find on release in any other UK cinema.

‘The Silver Screen’ (Screen 7) – where cinema of the past will be celebrated. Here you will enjoy curated seasons of films, mystery movie days, ‘Touchstone Tuesdays’ and a retro ‘Saturday Morning Pictures’ experience for young and old alike.

‘The Odyssey Screen’ (Screen 8) – here you can watch a mixture of world cinema releases, concert films, and those arthouse films that usually you would have to travel into central London to see.

At Lumiere Cinema Romford, we are more than just a cinema. We are a community hub dedicated to providing an exceptional viewing experience. Whether you’re here for a thrilling action-packed adventure, a heartfelt drama, or a family outing, our goal is to make every visit special.

Our vision is to build an inclusive and diverse cinema experience. That’s why we hold Parent & Baby screenings every Monday, ‘relaxed’ screenings for neurodiverse audiences and those with dementia every Tuesday, and a weekly Thursday morning of free films for the over-60s.

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