The first-look trailer for the psychological horror-thriller Blockhead has been released in anticipation of its world premiere at FrightFest.

The first-look trailer for the psychological horror-thriller Blockhead has been released in anticipation of its world premiere at FrightFest.

      In anticipation of its world premiere this weekend at FrightFest, Blue Finch Films has released a trailer for the psychological horror-thriller Blockhead, which serves as the narrative feature debut of director Matt Harlock, known for the acclaimed documentary American: The Bill Hicks Story.

      Featuring Danny Horn (Doctor Who), Joe Sims (Broadchurch), and Michele Moran (The Witcher), the film centers on a struggling novelist experiencing writer’s block, who finds his life descending into turmoil as he draws inspiration from a seemingly fictional muse. Watch the trailer below…

      In search of inspiration, a failing novelist believes his muse manifests as a drunken, psychotic decorator. As his novel begins to take form, his life spirals into violent chaos, but this next piece of work might just be a stroke of genius. Blockhead is set to premiere at FrightFest on Friday, August 23rd.

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The first-look trailer for the psychological horror-thriller Blockhead has been released in anticipation of its world premiere at FrightFest. The first-look trailer for the psychological horror-thriller Blockhead has been released in anticipation of its world premiere at FrightFest. The first-look trailer for the psychological horror-thriller Blockhead has been released in anticipation of its world premiere at FrightFest.

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The first-look trailer for the psychological horror-thriller Blockhead has been released in anticipation of its world premiere at FrightFest.

Before its world premiere this weekend at FrightFest, Blue Finch Films has released a trailer for the psychological horror-thriller Blockhead, which represents Matt Harlock's first narrative feature as a director; he is known for the acclaimed documentary American: The Bill Hicks Story. The film features performances from Danny Horn (Doctor Who), Joe Sims (Broadchurch), and Michele Moran (The Witcher). The […]