Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Grimmfest horror film festival in Manchester in my capacity as Paranormal Author Catherine Green.
The event took place at the Odeon cinema on Deansgate, right in the heart of the city centre, and I was part of the alternative market hosted by Stockport Alternative Markets.
My Grimmfest Horror Weekend in Manchester
While festivalgoers were busy enjoying the latest indie horror releases, I had my stall set up with my vampire and werewolf novels, chatting with fellow horror fans during the intermissions. I met so many wonderful people who share my love of dark stories, Gothic thrills, and all things spooky. Their enthusiasm reminded me exactly why I do what I do — writing, creating, and connecting with a community that celebrates the macabre with such passion!
Sadly, I didn’t have time to sit and watch the films myself this time, but that didn’t stop me from making a list of must-see titles based on recommendations from everyone I spoke to. There’s nothing like hearing first-hand which films made people laugh, squirm, or jump out of their seats!
Back to the Old Days
It also took me back to my university days studying Film Studies, where I spent far too many nights analysing classic slasher movies from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s — from Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street to Scream and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Those stories undoubtedly influenced my own writing style and my fascination with the blurred lines between horror and desire, fear and fascination.
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An Incredible Weekend
It was an incredible weekend surrounded by kindred spirits, from die-hard horror fans to independent creators like me. Events like Grimmfest remind me that the horror community is alive, creative, and endlessly inspiring. I’m already looking forward to next year — and in the meantime, I’ll be catching up on those must-watch horror films with a copy of Empire magazine by my side.
Stay spooky,
Catherine xx
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