Film

blur: Live At Wembley Stadium, a cinematic two-hour concert film immortalising their historic 2023 show which saw blur perform their iconic and much-loved songs for 150,000 fans

Based on the true story of renowned champagne business Veuve Clicquot, Widow Clicquot is a sweeping period drama about a visionary young widow defying convention in 18th century France.

Working for the local stray dog patrol team to help clear the town before the 2008 Olympics, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. Two lonely souls together, they embark on a new journey.

The Phoenix Archive Project heads to Positive Light Projects for a street facing installation of its newly restored collection of 16mm film. This installation is a chance to catch this never-before-seen archive and get a glimpse of unique perspective on life in the mid 20th century.

A splendid, sumptuously produced new adaptation of the timeless Alexandre Dumas novel.

Jane Schoenbrun’s hypnotic follow up feature to We’re All Going to The World’s Fair is an inward looking, queer coming-of-age horror gem, following the dreamlike digital tale of teenager Owen, as he becomes lost in the haze of a TV show ‘The Pink Opaque’.

Join Dr Paul Cleave from the University of Exeter for this workshop exploring the world of travel and holidays through the souvenirs, mementoes, and the details we keep.

After being a peddler, street photographer, radio announcer, policeman, and mechanic, Jacinto (Asdrúbal Melendez) decides to become a film projectionist.

HELL TOR returns to Exeter Phoenix this September. Celebrating Devon’s heritage of horrors with screenings, special guests and lectures on the magical, the macabre and our connection with Vampires.

Opening night double bill! An eerie folk horror mini-feature followed by the cult vampire assassin flick Razor Blade Smile. Followed by a Q & A with director Jake West.

A creepy and intelligent British folk horror from the director of the brilliant Apostasy (2017), Daniel Kokotajlo.

Mahin is 70 years-old and lives alone in a leafy suburb of Tehran. Since her husband died and her daughter moved abroad life is quiet, with only the occasional visit from friends to break her solitary routine.

Actress, voice artist and author Tracy Norman examines the origins and emergence of the idea of the vampire across races, religions and cultures.

Join our regionally based short filmmakers as they share the stage with a panel of industry experts discuss the trials, tribulations and creative possibilities of short film.

Turning the things that haunt us into equally haunting, unique stories is a great way of building creative confidence – and of connecting with your audience.

Exeter based animator Ashley Thorpe discusses the launch of his career via the Exeter Phoenix, the animated films and the inspirations and techniques behind their creation.

After forging a lethal new sword from an old graveyard cross, vampire hunters set out to put an end to evil’s reign of terror in this Hammer Films horror classic.

Hammer glamour…Bond girls…icons – Caroline Munro and Madeline Smith join us for a very special Q&A hosted by Jonathan Rigby.

The vampire Countess Carmilla Karnstein makes her way through the Austrian countryside creeping into the households of aristocrats and taking their daughters as victims.

Folklore author and researcher Mark Norman looks at the fascinating life of the Exeter based bibliographer, antiquary and ‘lycanthaphile’ Sabine Baring-Gould (perhaps best known for writing the hymn ‘Onwards Christian Soldiers’), his Book of werewolves and the possible links between Devon and Dracula.

Reece Shearsmith (Inside No.9, League of Gentlemen) is joined by Jonathan Rigby (Borley Rectory, Lot No.249) and James Swanton (Host, Curse of the Ninth, The First Omen) to discuss their favourite bloody morsels of vampire cinema.