

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: This April, Forbidden Worlds is unleashing a line-up of classic and cult films featuring everything from mythical realms and otherworldly landscapes to ferocious beasts and heroic warriors.

Screenings include a new 4K restoration of Arthurian classic Excalibur; a special 40th anniversary screening of Highlander; French horror-adventure The Brotherhood of the Wolf; prehistoric adventure The Clan of the Cave Bear; fantasy Samurai adventure The Legend of the 8 Samurai; new restorations of European fantasy curios Conquest (from Italian horror maestro Lucio Fulci) and Star Knight that sees a Spanish medieval town visited by an alien spacecraft; cult animated fantasy adventure Fire and Ice; and a special 45th anniversary screening of Clash of the Titans.

Special guests include this year’s Forbidden Legend, world-renowned armourer Terry English, who made the stunning armour for Excalibur as well as swords and weapons for hit films like Aliens, First Knight, The 13th Warrior, Gladiator and more. 

The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation will also be attending to introduce Clash of the Titans and talk about the effect Greek myths had on legendary stop motion animator Ray Harryhausen, as well as a presenting a screening of 1940’s The Thief of Bagdad - the film that was a massive influence on Disney’s Aladdin.

The festival will also once again be celebrating the Genre Film-makers of the Future with the return of its short film showcase where attendees can enjoy new action, horror, sci-fi and fantasy shorts from filmmakers both local and international.

https://www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/forbidden-worlds-film-festival-2026/200029171033821
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 136

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bristol-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bristol
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Bristol Megascreen
- **lat**: 51.45107
- **long**: -2.59942
- **full address**: Bristol Megascreen, Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5TT, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Forbidden Worlds Film Festival (https://allevents.in/org/forbidden-worlds-film-festival/20109978)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Bristol Megascreen, Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5TT, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Forbidden Worlds Film Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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