The classic fairy tale gets a wickedly entertaining reinvention in Rumpelstiltskin, a bold new fantasy horror from writer-director Andy Edwards. Set to make its World Premiere at FrightFest Glasgow on 8 March 2025 before landing on digital platforms on 7 April, the film offers a gruesome and darkly humorous take on the legendary trickster. With a fearless female lead, striking visuals and gruesome special effects, Rumpelstiltskin promises a nightmarish thrill ride that lingers long after the credits roll.
Starring Hannah Baxter-Eve, Joss Carter and Adrian Bouchet, the film follows Evaline, a miller’s daughter caught in a web of deceit after her father boasts that she can spin straw into gold. When the King demands proof of this miraculous talent, she finds herself locked in a tower with no way to deliver on the promise. That is until a mysterious, masked creature appears with an offer of assistance, but his price is steep. As greed takes hold and the stakes escalate, a deal is struck that will have horrifying consequences. With the Devil himself entering the fray, the tale spirals into a chaotic and brutal fight for survival where no bargain comes without a cost.
With a mix of grotesque fantasy, razor-sharp wit and unsettling horror, Rumpelstiltskin reinvents the well-known story with a fresh and fiendishly fun approach. Packed with gnarly practical effects, a sharp script and an unpredictable descent into madness, this is no bedtime story.
Premiering at FrightFest Glasgow on 8 March before its digital release on 7 April, Rumpelstiltskin is set to leave audiences spellbound with its twisted take on a classic tale.
