WHAT THE FEST

A celebration of extreme, unusual and unmissable cinema, WHAT THE FEST delivers an unparalleled selection of classic masterpieces, cult hits and new features. Featuring the season premieres of Jane Giles and Ali Catterall's love-letter to the world's wildest cinema, SCALA!!!, as well as prizewinning mystery thriller GAZER from Ryan J. Sloan, expect the truly unexpected at WHAT THE FEST, only at Nova. 

WHAT THE FEST! David Cronenberg's daring CRASH is an unmatched psychological and erotic journey featuring an all-star cast of 1990s talent, including James Spader, Holly Hunter, Deborah Kara Unger, and Elias Koteas. ... more

Jul 6th, 2025

WHAT THE FEST! Winner of the Cannes Grand Prix in addition to Best Actress and Best Actor for its two leads, Michael Haneke’s psychological drama has become a staple of his filmography, and a film that still dominates discussion today. ... more

Jul 6th, 2025

WHAT THE FEST! Rex and Saskia are enjoying a holiday in France. When the pair stop for fuel, Saskia disappears without a trace... Praised upon release, George Sluizer's psychological thriller THE VANISHING descends into the mind of a serial killer, buildi ... more

Jul 7th, 2025

WHAT THE FEST! Based on the award-winning book Scala Cinema 1978-1993 , SCALA!!! documents the history of a former cinema turned nightclub and live music venue in Pentonville Road, London, England. and a testament to the power of cinemas. ... more

Jul 6th, 2025

WHAT THE FEST! A commercial disappointment upon its release, John Carpenter's adaptation of John W. Campbell Jr's Who Goes There has since become one of cinema's most influential films, referenced in Sinners, Together, Stranger Things, The Hateful Eight a ... more

Jul 9th, 2025
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