THE FESTIVAL OF HORROR
The UK's premier Horror Film Festival experience. Explore spine-chilling events, film premieres, and the ultimate horror community across the UK
2026 Film Festival | 25th-27th September 2026 | City Screen Picturehouse, York
Celebrated by Horror's Finest
Dread Central
"Definitely deserving of its place in the Best Genre Festivals in the world"
Fangoria
"One of the UK's biggest horror festivals... packed with everything horror fans could dream of."
Starburst
"A marvellous look at the genre... moments of genuine horror that have a real impact."
BBC
"An immersive experience... where filmmakers and fans come together to celebrate the strange."
The York Press
"York's ultimate destination for horror storytellers, turning the city into a hub for the macabre."
Nerdly
"A brilliantly curated celebration of horror. Dead Northern has carved out a distinct identity on the festival circuit, and it shows in every event they run"
The Independent Horror Society
"Dead Northern has become a standout event for UK horror fans, a festival built on passion, community, and a genuine love for the genre."
Horror Cult Film
"Dead Northern continues to champion independent horror with passion and authenticity — a festival that truly supports the genre."
