Monster Fest 2015

Overview

Looking for a nice, romantic date movie? In that case, steer well clear of Monster Fest 2015. Home to the sickest, strangest, most twisted pictures around, Melbourne's bloodiest film festival is back with a vengeance. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Taking over their new home at Hawthorn's Lido Cinemas, this year's Monster Fest kicks off with the world premiere of Scare Campaign, the latest Aussie horror flick from Charlie's Farm directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes. From there, strap yourself in for three straight days of gruesome genre cinema. Some of the entries we're most excited for include Atomic Eden, Excess Flesh and Bunny the Killer Thing — and that's just going by the titles. Closing night will see the Melbourne premiere of Eli Roth's latest feature Knock Knock, in which Keanu Reeves is terrorised by a pair of seductive psychopaths. Poor Keanu.

On top of their regular screenings, this year's program features a number of special events, including a midnight-to-breakfast 'blaxploitation' marathon — complete with a Q&A with legendary actor Fred 'The Hammer' Williamson, no less — and a horror movie trivia night, featuring the likes of scream queen Dee Wallace and Wolf Creek star John Jarratt.

For more information including the full Monster Fest program and ticketing deals, visit their website.