Abertoir: The International Horror Festival of Wales is an annual horror and horror film festival held in the Aberystwyth Arts Centre in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.

History

The festival began as a three-day event in 2006, expanding since to a six-day programme of films and events. In 2014, Abertoir collaborated with the Wales One World Film Festival (WOW) for the UK premiere of the Argentinian supernatural thriller The Second Death (La Segunda Muerte).

Description

Abertoir the only film festival dedicated to horror films in Wales, and is a member of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation. The festival screens new big-budget horror films, along with classics and independent films. It also includes a short film competition, screening entries from around the world. It often also features music concerts, stage productions and masterclasses. It maintains a partnership with the WOW Film Festival.

Notable guests

Notable guests of honour have included:

Notable premieres

The following films were premiered at the festival before general release:

Notable bands

Notable bands which have played at the film festival include: