Frightfest London preview: The Shelter Simon Fitzjohn July 27, 2015 Film4 Frightfest, London, London Previews 1512 Actor/writer/stuntman John Fallon dips his toes into the world of feature-film directing with this intriguing-looking effort. Showcasing psychological horror and what appears a standout turn from veteran star Michael Pare, The Shelter gets its European premiere at Frightfest on Friday, August 28. Here’s the synopsis: On a star-filled night, homeless Thomas seeks warm shelter. Still grieving his late wife, ruined and desperate, he comes across a vast house with the lights on and an inviting open door. But the next morning, the premises will not let him leave. Destiny has brought Thomas to this place and now he must survive a very personal ordeal. For what appeared a safe haven turns out to be something far more malevolent. Fallon certainly knows his stuff, having run respected horror site Arrow In The Head for a good few years, so it will be interesting to see how he transfers that knowledge to the big screen. For some idea, here’s the trailer: