Grin horror film features demonic board game

The horror film ‘Grin’, featured at FrightFest 2026, follows a character named Eva, played by Gareth Tidball, who visits her family to meet her mother’s new partner, Lucian, played by Simon Davies.

The plot centers on a board game called ‘Grin’ suggested by Lucian. While the family initially views it as a simple game, it eventually summons a demonic creature. The film is noted for its costume design and the unsettling atmosphere of its remote country house setting, though some critiques suggest the narrative loses focus during its religious climax.