An independent movie that was filmed across the Lake District is starring at the UK's biggest horror film festival.

'The Freaks of Fancy' was created by Elliott Leon and involves cast members from the northwest, largely from around Cumbria.

Mr Leon, a native of the area, used the backdrops of Kendal and Bowness to create the gothic horror, which was released towards the end of last year.

The gothic horror was filmed across the Lake District, including a local manor houseThe gothic horror was filmed across the Lake District, including a local manor house (Image: Elliott Leon)

And now, building upon that initial success, the movie has been picked up by renowned film critic Alan Jones as part of the line-up for Fright Fest 2024.

Taking place at London's Leicester Square, the festival's August Bank Holiday weekend date has remained a fixture ever since the first event back in 2000.

This time around, moviegoers will get to experience a slice of the Lake District in the capital.

Set in the 1920s, the film follows the twisted tale of Dr Wakefield and his unwitting test subjectsSet in the 1920s, the film follows the twisted tale of Dr Wakefield and his unwitting test subjects (Image: Elliott Leon)

The Freaks of Fancy will be shown at the Odeon Luxe cinema on the West End on Friday, August 23 from 8.45pm, with a few tickets still up for grabs to see it on the big screen.

Set in 1927 and 1928, the art-deco-style movie follows the plight of four graduates looking for a weekend of entertainment, only to become the test subjects of their mentor, Doctor Reed Wakefield.

The film's star is Holly Lovelady, an actor from Liverpool who continues to make big strides in the industry, as well as Rachel Brownstein, a Northern Star award winner from Leeds.

Holly Lovelady, a singer and actor from Liverpool, stars in the movieHolly Lovelady, a singer and actor from Liverpool, stars in the movie (Image: Paul Holland)

Mr Leon has made a name for himself when it comes to utilising the backdrop of the Lake District for his creations with his previous piece - 'Humps' - being centred around the mysteries of Windermere and 'Bownessie'.

Up to this point, The Freaks of Fancy has had test screenings at the likes of the Staveley Roundhouse and the Old Laundry Theatre of Bowness.

It is safe to say that its spot at the upcoming festival is its biggest viewing to date, giving the creatives a chance to promote their talents and Cumbria as a whole.