The festival has previously been held in various locations throughout England, starting with Bournemouth in 2010[3] before having its roots in London, which most often screened at the Empire/Cineworld in Leicester Square[4][5][6] before moving to the British Museum in 2022.
[7] The British Horror Film Festival has featured a number of notable films and filmmakers including Prano Bailey-Bond, who won the British Horror Award (best achievement on a low budget) alongside co-director Jennifer Eiss for the short film Short Lease as well as a Best Actress win for Marysia Kay.
BHFF also recognises the achievements of filmmakers through awards in various categories, including Best Feature, Best Short,[10] Best Director,[11] and Best Actor/Actress amongst others.
[12] The festival has attracted a growing audience of horror film fans, filmmakers and industry professionals over the years.
[13] In addition to its typical in-person events, the British Horror Film Festival was also hosted online in 2020[14] and 2021[15] due to the COVID-19 pandemic.