Tubi FrightFest Unveils Record 82-Film Lineup for 27th Annual Event

Tubi FrightFest, the U.K.'s largest horror and fantasy film festival, has announced its 27th edition lineup, which organizers are calling the biggest in the event's history. According to nkomode.com, the five-day festival will screen 82 features, opening with the world premiere of Abner Pastoll's psychological thriller 'Nervous'. Variety reported that the festival runs from August 27 to 31 at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square and Odeon Luxe West End in London, and includes 24 world premieres from 16 countries across four continents.

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The festival's programming team has leaned into an expansive slate that spans multiple subgenres. SciFiNow noted that this year's FrightFest "boasts its biggest line-up ever," mixing world premieres, found-footage freakouts, post-apocalyptic nightmares, and inventive indie sci-fi. The opening film 'Nervous' is described by Variety as "a subversive, cross-cultural tale of psychological alienation," setting a tone of international ambition for the programming.

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"This year's FrightFest boasts its biggest line-up ever."

Beyond the opener, the 2026 lineup includes work from notable genre filmmakers. Variety reported that the festival will feature films from Yeon Sang-ho (director of 'Train to Busan'), Marion Le Corroller, and the producers behind the 'Terrifier' franchise. The breadth of the program reflects FrightFest's growing reach, as it continues to attract both established names and emerging voices from around the world.

The 27th edition reinforces FrightFest's position as a key platform for horror and fantasy cinema. With a record number of screenings and a slate that prioritizes global perspectives, the festival is poised to offer attendees a dense, immersive experience. nkomode.com broke the news exclusively, highlighting the scale of the event as a milestone for the U.K. genre festival circuit.