We're Back! Saturday 11th July we return to Firstsite Colchester for our annual summer mini-fest BSFF Midsummer Scream!
Come join us and help support independent genre film on the big screen. Full line-up, single tickets and day passes coming soon!
With the dust now settled, from the bottom of our black hearts thank you to everyone who joined us for Black Sunday Film Festival 2026!
To our incredible filmmakers, thank you for trusting us with your work and allowing us to share it on the big screen. To our official sponsors @lovehorroruk , @ravenbannerent and @arrowvideo , and to every outlet and creator who helped spread the word and cover the festival, we’re endlessly grateful.
A huge thank you to our venue partners @firstsitecolchester , the events and exhibition team, and our amazing volunteers. Your continued support keeps independent genre film alive and thriving.
With every event, we feel something special growing here in Colchester.
See you this summer for our one-day mini-fest: BSFF Midsummer Scream. 🖤 #SupportIndieFilm
Fest Pass holders we’ve got something special for you! 👀
This weekend, everyone that has purchased a full festival pass will receive an exclusive BSFF26 goodie bag, featuring goodies from Arrow Video and more!
Grab your pass today. Link in bio. (Pass discount applied at checkout)
Black Sunday Film Festival has confirmed the official award winners for its 2026 edition, following its three-day return to Firstsite from 30 January to 1 February. See our news for the details.
So thrilled to share my interview with the fantastic @charliejrobb and @douglastawn , co-directors of the new British found footage folk horror feature Loner. You can see the whole interview now on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/SvC6zS7jyqw?si=I5UOeKKJeIjanCoN
Thank you to the team at @blacksunday_ff for screening this great film, and thanks to Charlie and Douglas for taking the time to speak with me.
#loner #interview #horrormovie #independentfilm #horrorfilm
The things we learn about independent filmmaking! Keep your eyes peeled for my interview with the incredible directors of new British found footage folk horror Loner, @charliejrobb and @douglastawn hot off their screening at @blacksunday_ff
#loner #indiefilm #horrorfilm #interview #filmmaker
Spoiler free review: Traction Park Massacre (2025)
Dir. Douglas DiMonda, Adam Dubin
Screening at Black Sunday Film Festival 31st January 2026
We follow a group of teens intent on exploring the ruins of an abandoned water park which burned down 15 years earlier. What they don’t expect to find are the Terror Twins, who hunt them one by one.
This film delivers on every level. From the cold open we get great characters, bursts of humour and insane kills that any fan of the genre would be cheering for. It’s clear to see real-life experiences shaped this film in many ways, with the Death Loop being based on the infamous Cannonball Loop in Action Park in New Jersey, which was known for taking teeth!
The diverse array of characters plays well against the high energy tone of this film. We have the stereotypes (final girl, ditsy blonde, jock, sassy best friend and the unlikeable ex), but these are perfect additions to the crazy narrative. In addition, we have a gang of outlaw bikers, intent on stealing the group’s RV – it doesn’t get more Americana than that!
The real stars of this show are the feral Terror Twins, Otto and Emil, played by Kyle and Bodhi Schulz, who you’ll recognise from American Horror Story. They’re equal parts sadistic and childlike in nature, with a likeability you just can’t deny. Their look is iconic and one I cannot wait to see across horror conventions in the future.
With a shooting schedule of just 15 days, this independent production is remarkably impressive. The level of practical effects which were dependent on a solo take are impactful and used to great effect with an abundance of memorable kills.
As a metal fan I loved the score too which was composed by none other than Alex Skolnick of Testament. Spending time on set to get a feel of the film’s tone really helped to create an effective score that adds to the world building of this film.
Fans of gory, action-packed horrors packed full of genuine, laugh out loud moments are going to love this!
#review #blacksundayfilmfestival #indiefilm #horrormovies #horrorfilm
Saw Deathstalker (2025) at @blacksunday_ff this weekend so thought I’d share my feelings on it 🎃
#blacksundayfilmfestival #echocellcollective #deathstalker #deathstalker2025
The latest instalment of the Black Sunday Film Festival has come to an end 😭, but what better way is there to bid farewell than to share one final interview? ‘Loner’ screened yesterday at the festival, and ahead of the big event, we talked to writer-director Charlie Robb about the film. Read it today.
I had an amazing weekend at @blacksunday_ff , this was my first time attending a full film festival and I have reviewed every single movie and short screened across the three days.
You can find my reviews linked on my BSFF '26 highlight on my profile or head over to my Letterboxd (@asecretgoth ) and read them directly. Pictured are all the goodies I came home with, including bits from the complimentary bag handed out to festival pass holders and some film-specific freebies.
Thanks to @chrisnials & @scottlyus for being great organisers, @firstsitecolchester for hosting & here's hoping I can make it to the next one!
#blacksundayfilmfestival #bsff2026 #horrormovies #indiehorror #instahorror
After his film screened at Black Sunday Film Festival, we caught up with Adam Dubin to talk the significance unleashing a film like ‘Traction Park Massacre’ on a festival crowd. Read it today on LoveHorror.com
