GRINDFEST FILM FESTIVAL - DIRT IN THE GATE MOVIES
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GRINDFEST FILM FESTIVAL - DIRT IN THE GATE MOVIES is a Dorset-based genre festival held at The Regent in Christchurch, near Bournemouth, and curated by Dirt in the Gate Movies. It is notable for presenting cult, horror, exploitation, sci-fi/fantasy, and archival titles on 35mm film, often from rare prints and original formats, making it a distinctive event on the UK genre-cinema circuit.[1][4][9]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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- 7 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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