A NEW horror film festival is to be held at Rhyl Town Hall during a weekend in March.

“Rhyller Thriller”, a horror festival, will take place on March 11-12, and is being developed by the Wicked Wales Films team, along with director of the festival Chad Jones.

Chad and Rob Parry were responsible for setting up the classic horror podcast “Something Wicked” during the COVID-19 pandemic, when cinemas could not operate.

The festival is looking to celebrate horror films with a connection to Wales, providing opportunities for directors as well as screening a programme of much-loved classic horror films on the big screen.

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The two days will include special guests, including Simon Bamford (“Nightbreed”, “Hellraiser”), panel discussions, workshops, premieres, book signings, and an opportunity to buy original and collectable horror memorabilia from vendors from across the UK.

There are plans to make the festival an annual event.

Chad said: “We are delighted with the support and response we have had so far and hope that the festival can become a regular event for North Wales.

“There are a lot of horror enthusiasts in this area, and we are hoping the festival will give them a weekend they will never forget.”

Rhiannon Hughes, festival director for Wicked Wales Films, added: “Wicked’s connection with horror films started when we had a request to develop our ‘Frightening Fridays’ community cinema.

“We are delighted to be supporting the development of this new festival for Rhyl, and we are pleased to have the BFI support for this new venture.”