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Catherine Corcoran, an actress known for her genre work, has been named the Raindance Film Festival’s first Horror Ambassador, a role that comes in partnership with her production company FareStream Pictures and coincides with the launch of the festival’s dedicated horror programming slate.
Corcoran’s horror credits include Horror, Horror 2, Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 and Volume 2, Long Lost, Faceless After Dark, If Bleeding and big baby, Among other things. It also made headlines last year after a lawsuit was filed related to the issue horrifying privilege.
“Indie horror has always thrived by creating community first,” Corcoran said in a statement. “Raindance has spent decades championing brave filmmakers and queer artists, and I am honored to help expand a platform that celebrates the voices that are redefining the genre.”
As Corcoran pointed out, horror is having a moment, especially original horror. maniafrom 26-year-old writer-director Cary Parker, has crossed $300 million at the global box office after being independently produced for $750,000, becoming Focus Features’ highest-grossing film of all time. Two weeks later A24 Back rooms From 20-year-old director Ken Parsons, it became the studio’s highest-grossing film of all time, earning $265 million worldwide.
Founded in London in 1993, Raindance Festival is the largest independent film festival in the United Kingdom. Corcoran’s appointment comes as the festival expands its presence in horror, presenting the Roger Corman Award for Best Horror Film and showcasing an international lineup of films.
Festival Icon Awards will be presented to Miriam Margulies, Brian Cox and Lloyd Kaufman. Connor Story, Kit Harington, Jane Fonda and Robert Englund are also among the names featured in the lineup for the festival’s 34th edition.
In November, Corcoran launched her film and television production company, FareStream Pictures, which focuses on telling bold, emotionally charged stories through women and underrepresented voices.
With Corcoran and FareStream Pictures joining the initiative, Raindance’s New Horror Programs seeks to foster strong collaboration between filmmakers, fans, and the global independent horror community while championing the next generation of voices.
The festival continues until June 26 in central London.
