Aberystwyth Arts Centre Nov 8th - 13th 2011

 

It's all over!  We had a fabulous six day event, probably one of the most varied events we've done yet, and we're delighted that everyone had such a great time!  Thanks to our very special guests for making space in their schedules to join us here, and also to yourselves for being part of the fun!

 

And a giant thanks to our guest of honour this year, Victoria Price, who celebrated her father Vincent Price's 100th year with true friends.  We have always lovingly declared Vincent to be our Unofficial Patron Saint, and are indebted to Victoria for granting us the very special honour of being able to make it official!

 

We had a great time, and look forward to joining you all here next November!  Pictures will be coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

 

 

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“I am really thrilled that The Perfect Host has won Abertoir film festival. I am especially pleased that the award is audience generated. My first intention with the movie was to entertain, and this award confirms that I may have done that.”

 Nick Tomnay, Director THE PERFECT HOST

 

“Our film maker is from New South Wales, and our film has won an award from Old Mid Wales – sounds right to me!”

David Hyde Pierce, Actor THE PERFECT HOST

 

"I think it's fair to say the whole team are surprised and delighted with the honour, especially given the standard of the competition -- totally unexpected! It means a lot to all of us that the film has found an audience and that they've been so supportive, and we definitely owe a tip of the hat in the direction of Viscera, for being so tireless in promoting their films. They've been very good to us, and without them and their partnership with Abertoir, I wouldn't be writing this now. So thanks, Viscera!"

 Laura Whyte, Director NURSERY CRIMES

 

We're really glad about the prize. We're three directors that joined to create Brutal Relax. We didn't have much money, but we put a lot of passion in it and mixed talents with the simple idea of create the most funny gore film that we can afford. We want to make the film that we and the friends who help us could really enjoy as an audience. So winning Abertoir Horror Festival, especially when it's the audience who decide, means a lot to us. So thanks to the festival and this audience for this gift!

David Muñoz, Director BRUTAL RELAX

 

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Regulars of Abertoir will know that Vincent Price has regularly graced our screen since our very first festival.  From vibrating seats to inflatable skeletons, no Abertoir would be complete without an appearance from our unofficial patron saint.  

2011 will mark the 100th anniversary of Vincent Price's birth, and to mark the occasion we are honoured to welcome his very own daughter Victoria Price, presenting a very special tribute to one of cinema's most important figures.  

Ms Price is flying all the way from the states to join us, and we wil be planning a number of special Abertoir-style events to mark the "Vincentennial".

 

 

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Three fantastic bands will be performing live in our special Friday night party as we turn our beloved venue into Vincent Price's classic film "The Masque of the Red Death!"  You don't have to dress up, but good things will come to those who do!
Included in festival pass,or single tickets available by clicking HERE. 

 

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 by John Burns. 

Saturday November 12th 2011.  7.30pm

Aleister Crowley is one of the most controversial men of the 20th century. A master of the occult, outstanding mountaineer, poet and writer. Crowley fearlessly pursued his search for the truth, exploring the world and the darker regions of his mind with equal vigour.  Crowley turned the moral attitudes of a hypocritical Victorian society upside down. He was branded a traitor, there were allegations of human sacrifice yet even today he is followed by thousands.

John Burns takes you behind the myth and the legend in a chilling one-man play that portrays Crowley and all his contradictions.

 

Individual tickets available HERE, but will be included in the Abertoir pass.

 

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A typically enjoyable trip into the dark world of witchcraft on film, with Abertoir's favourite disciple of the dead, Gavin Baddeley!

 

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Comedians Nicko and Joe will be presenting a live commentary to destroy any shred of credibility to our long-standing tradition, the mystery grindhouse!

 

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There will be free wireless access available during the festival to Abertoir audiences.  Details can be obtained from us while you are here.

 

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