08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
British-made Giallo movie to be screened in Rhyl
The Blade Cuts Deeper, a film inspired by Italian Giallo cinema - made famous by directors such as Dario Argento and Mario Bava - was shot in Ormskirk.
It will be shown on August 2 at Rhyl Little Theatre in a double bill with sci-fi horror Virus Detected along with a Q&A with director Gene Dolders.
The film starts at 6.30pm and admission is free.
(Image: Rhyller Thriller) The film's synopsis reads: "Many people want their five minutes of fame but for some, it comes at the ultimate price - their life!' Meet John Abbott, narcissistic host of infamous real-crime show Lights, Camera, KILL. Known for its lurid re-enactments of the darkest of trespasses, it has made him rich by exploiting pain and suffering. Yet while Abbott basks shamelessly in the limelight, one victim has seen enough. Broken by his loss, the man has a burning thirst for revenge - and now he wants to make Abbott bleed."
It is not the only event organised under the Rhyller Thriller - organised by Chad Jones and Tomos Rowlands - banner in 2025.
Following a screening of 1999's The Audition and an Oscars night showing of The Substance at the Little Theatre, Dead Talks: Dario Argento & the Legacy of Giallo will take place on June 7.
The event is described as "a deep dive into the shadowy world of Giallo cinema, exploring the iconic legacy of Dario Argento and his blood-soaked masterpieces.
"Expect insight, mystery, and a splash of red…"
The Rhyller Thriller horror film festival proper takes place on August 30 and 31, with guests including Dardano Sacchetti.
Chad and Tomos said: "Rhyller Thriller, once described as the ungodly love child of a film festival and a horror convention, returns in 2025.
"Lauded as putting Rhyl, North Wales, on the horror map, here is what you will need to know about 2025. Our Third festival will run for an expanded TWO DAYS from Saturday August 30th to Sunday the 31st at the iconic Rhyl Little Theatre. We are a one screen event that will run from 10 am until 11pm on both days.
"The theme is all things Horror including Giallo, Slasher, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and everything in between.
"Attendees can expect to see films on our custom 9ft screen and to be seated in an Edwardian style auditorium in one of North Wales' oldest theatres . Following each film or block of shorts expect a Q&A session and interview with the filmmakers hosted by either Chad or Jason, all interviews will be filmed and pushed out on our social media.
"Our dedicated team truly love Horror and the level of talks will be of a quality you will have rarely experienced. We have a fully stocked bar and a plethora of alternative stalls at our events and this year we hope to have a food truck and also some horror based seminars."
Tickets are on sale now.
