Festival of Fantastic Films - Manchester

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 11:59 pm UTC+01:00

Pendulum Hotel | Manchester

Festival of Fantastic Films Committee
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Festival of Fantastic Films - Manchester
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BRINGING FANS & FILMMAKERS TOGETHER SINCE 1990! Manchester's legendary international genre festival returns for 2025
About this Event

25-27 October 2024, Pendulum Hotel & Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, UK

NO BOOKING FEES!



Manchester's oldest and longest-running celebration of horror, science fiction & fantasy from the worlds of cinema and TV


Get your early bird tickets now!

Guests and programme to be announced in due course!



Previously at FFF Manchester...

Guests at the international festival over the years have included Andy Nyman, Jenny Runacre, Maddie Smith, Stephen Volk, David McGillivray, Jeremy Dyson, Jane Wymark, Toby Hadoke, Judy Matheson, Dani Thompson, Adam Nevill, Frazer Diamond, Ray Harryhausen, John Landis, Roger Corman, Lamberto Bava, Britt Ekland, Caroline Munro, Ingrid Pitt, Barbara Shelley, Jorge Grau, Brian Clemens, Gerry Anderson, Jimmy Sangster, Paul Naschy, Pete Walker, Val Guest, Roy Ward Baker, Tony Tenser, Bert I. Gordon, Dean Kilbey, Ken Foree, Gunnar Hansen, Burt Kwouk, and many more.

Genre writers attending the festival have included Ramsey Campbell (festival President), Stephen Gallagher, Stephen Laws, Adam Nevill, Andy Murray, R Chetwynd-Hayes, David McGillivray, Darrell Buxton, Mark Morris, and Wayne Kinsey.

What festivalgoers and guests have said about our festival...

‘I had the most wonderful weekend. A genuinely delightful festival full of really lovely people! I’ve certainly made friends that I’ll be keeping.’ – guest Dani Thompson

‘My first visit. Caught some terrific interviews and two great panels. A festival that comes highly recommended.” – guest Adam Nevill

‘The fabulous Festival of Fantastic Films. Huge thanks to all the hard working organisers, and the terrific film fans, all of whom made it such a great weekend. What a thrill to see my first and favourite film on the big screen.’ – guest Judy Matheson

‘I’ve known about this super genre event for, like, 30 years. Smashing event with some VERY knowledgeable hosts, genre guests and attendees.’ – guest Frazer Diamond

‘A joy to attend. The ultimate friendly festival’ - Ian T.

‘This was my first time attending the festival, but certainly not my last’ – Matthew K.

‘Had a great time. Thanks for your dedication and passion for all things fantastic’ – Craig D.

‘Enjoyed it from start to finish’ – Stephen L.

'This is where I belong. What a blast!’ – Ronan F.

‘Fabulous weekend, one of the best cons I’ve been to and I've been to rather a lot’ - Arthur C.

Please note, all guests appear subject to professional commitments and may cancel at short notice. Guests may charge for autographs.




And there's more...
The opportunity to meet and mingle with horror, fantasy and genre writers, Screenings, Special Events, amazing Retrospective Films, the Delta International Film Competition, Norman J. Warren Award, Quiz, and lots of socialising!


DELTA INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION & THE NORMAN J. WARREN AWARD:

We bring to Manchester an eye-popping array of horror, science fiction and fantasy short films from around the world - last year that included Brazil, USA, Australia, Mexico, Iran, Spain, UK, Ukraine, Taiwan, Turkey and Germany.

Follow us at facebook.com/FestivalOfFantasticFilms

Visit www.fantastic-films.uk

Instagram - foffmanchester

Twitter @FFF_Manchester


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 30.00 to GBP 120.00

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