Matt Harlock’s Blockhead was one of THN’s picks of this year’s FrightFest festival. We weren’t the only ones keen on it though as the film managed to sell out not one, but both of its screenings at the event. The fictional feature debut of Matt Harlock, Blockhead features an incredible lead performance from Danny Horn, and wicked supporting turn from Joe Sims.
In Matt Harlock’s Blockhead, a failing novelist (Danny Horn) desperate for inspiration, thinks his muse appears to him in the form of a drunk, psychotic decorator (Joe Sims). As his novel takes shape, his life spirals and erupts into violent chaos, but his next piece could just possibly be genius. Blockhead won THN over with its razor sharp capturing of the anxiety and pressure that affects so many creatives. Writer’s block truly is a nightmare and through the blending of psychological horror of Gothic literary sensibilities, Blockhead perfectly encapsulates the terror that the condition reaps on the sufferer.
Having already spoken at length with Matt Harlock as part of our annual Road to FrightFest series, THN couldn’t resist visiting the media wall to chat further with Harlock and also grab some moments with both Danny Horn and Joe Sims to get their perspectives on Blockhead. With the media wall occurring close to the world premiere, the energy was high, and all three were in exceptional spirits, and eager to share their hard work with the unsuspecting FrightFest crowd. Watch our media wall interviews now and discover what Blockhead means to each of them, how hard Danny Horn pushed for the role of Will Mercer, how Joe Sims handled Mikey’s darker nature, and exactly why Blockhead is a film to keep your eyes out for.
Blockhead screened at FrightFest, check out our full review here. A release date for Blockhead is still to be confirmed.
