Rubicon Films

19/10/2023

The are coming!!! 🎃
Get in the spirit and take a chance on our creeping psychological period ... HEX (2017)
Available on Prime Video Tubi The Roku Channel.

20/09/2023

The season of the is approaching!

Start the October watchlist started early with a period , FREE on The Roku Channel.

Trailer here: https://youtu.be/8w1an_FDWG4?si=86qWuvvSfjmfKjFO
Film Threat

03/07/2023

Crawl inside the fractured mind of a dangerous man who will go to the depths of the underworld to find his lost sister.

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24/04/2023

In this great article from Scream The Horror Magazine the worlds number one , see our journey from our first narrative feature film Hex (2017) to the The Droving (2020), and through to our trilogy of documentaries (2022).

https://www.screamhorrormag.com/the-new-age-of-british-folk-horror-is-here-with-rubicon-films-new-sideworld-documentaries/

The independent film production company, Rubicon Films, is no stranger to the folk horror genre, with both of their narrative feature films, Hex (2017) and The Droving (2020) being praised by top horror critic, Kim Newman (Empire, Sight and Sound), who said…“I was impressed with Hex, and I’m e...

15/04/2023

Need a documentary for the ?

SIDEWORLD: DAMNATION VILLAGE is now available on !

Jam packed full of sinister , brutal history & behind three of England's most villages.

11/04/2023

"The fire of war claims many. Those that are left must keep on the fight, or else the fire burns for nothing!"

Explore the twisted philosophy of war & the fear of in our thriller HEX.

WATCH FOR FREE ON !

05/04/2023

A beautiful arrangement of the old The Maid Of Culmore, by the tremendous composer Matt Laming. This is the theme song for our .

Experience more of Matt's terrific music in our documentaries over at Sideworld.

02/04/2023

What dark secrets lurk within the graveyards, cottages and public houses of these villages?

Enter the with our latest ...
SIDEWORLD: DAMNATION VILLAGE

FREE on Tubi!

30/03/2023

If you've missed this incredible piece of from our film HEX, then fear not, here's Daniel Oldroyd's fantastic monologue in full.

Rent on Prime Video!

28/03/2023

HAVE A LISTEN to Slay Away With Us with director-narrator of George Popov.

Talking all about our independent documentaries!

E.L. King interviews George Popov about his documentary folk horror film series Sideworld and the mysteries explored within.

25/03/2023

With the recent opening of our at www.sideworld.co.uk we've got big plans for the future to say the least.

Take a look at our Next Chapter Announcement Video to hear our pledge;

youtu.be/yXU1g6zAaG0

Don't forget to like and subscribe!

Time for Sideworld to evolve!Take a look at a new video welcoming in the new age.THE SIDEWORLD STORE is now OPEN!https://sideworld.co.uk/A place where every ...

25/03/2023

"There are very few that deal with in a historical setting but HEX blends the two in a unique way." PopHorror.com

Have a read of this great review of our slow-burn supernatural chiller HEX:
https://www.pophorror.com/hex-review/

Available to rent on Prime Video

Hex is a blend of horror and historical witchcraft.

22/03/2023

The first Sideworld trilogy of are now available to rent on a variety of platforms.

& treat yourself to a night in with our films, including our latests documentary exploring villages... SIDEWORLD: DAMNATION VILLAGE

Rent on Prime Video or
FREE TO WATCH on Tubi!

19/03/2023

Great to see our narrative features HEX (2017) & THE DROVING (2020) are still getting great comments from critics & new audiences.

We continue to develop our slate of narrative films and look forward to sharing some updates with you in the near future.

17/03/2023

A great article on our Sideworld venture, from the site, Haunt Jaunts.

https://www.hauntjaunts.net/sideworld-docs-explore-forgotten-paranormal-and-folk-lore/

Rubicon Films' Sideworld documentaries explore lesser-known paranormal encounters and forgotten folklore presented by George Popov.

13/03/2023

A short atmospheric video from .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVicy09CtG4

WATCH FOR FREE on Tubi & The Roku Channel

The first of our official Behind The Scenes Clips from 'THE DROVING', a new feature from Rubicon Films, creators of 'HEX' 2017.This dark folklore thriller fo...

11/03/2023

Take a look at one of the wonderful pieces of original featuring in SIDEWORLD: TERRORS OF THE SEA. This is the eerie tale of the Wildman of Orford by Todor Popov.

RENT on Prime Video or WATCH FOR FREE on tubi!

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09/01/2023

Very happy to be working with the bright and talented producer Jack Easton on the development of our narrative projects. We're very excited to have Jack on board as assistant producer. Let's make #2023 one to remember!

01/12/2022

"I say unto you, love your enemies... I hate them with the perfect hatred, I count them mine enemies."

This scene from HEX depicts the twisted philosophies of the with lines from Oliver Cromwell's adapted bible for soldiers.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tUruLvhCbI&t=1194s

29/11/2022

Wonderful to have director reunited with our lead actor on the , talking about their collaborative partnership.

We can't wait to share this with you all.

21/11/2022

A clip from HEX (2017). This was filmed at the mysterious Anchor Church caves in Ingleby .

This location was supposedly home to a priest in the 1600's, who died here whilst doing penance for an unknown crime.

14/11/2022

If you're interested in how we made HEX or THE DROVING, visit our channel for some short videos... Like this one!

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11/11/2022

If you liked the dynamic visuals in our films HEX (2017) & THE DROVING (2020), we're continuing the trend with our documentary projects.

Take a look at some stills below.

Go to our Sideworld page to see where you can watch the films.

08/11/2022

Director & Narrator George Popov returns to the in a brand new episode exploring : Terrors of the Sea , artificial intelligence and much more.

https://anchor.fm/antony-frost/episodes/Episode-26-Sideworld-Terrors-of-the-Sea-with-George-Popov-e1njpeb

George returns to chat a little about his new folklore documentary. We stay on topic for about half an hour, then drift off into a far-reaching conversation about AI, Brexit and British politics, sci-fi, and several other topics. You can find the trailer for Sideworld: Terrors of the Sea, trailers f...

01/11/2022

Hey, check out the for our first trilogy of !

If you love tales of , & JOIN US at Sideworld for updates on all our releases & exciting plans for the future.

25/10/2022

LIKE ANIMAL MASKS & BURNING TORCHES?
This weekend in is the tremendous festival.

Get in the spirit with our tense ... THE DROVING. Available !

17/10/2022

A FANTASTIC brand new episode of the Hysteria 51 talking : TERRORS OF THE SEA, with director and narrator George Popov.

Talking GHOST SHIPS, SEA MONSTERS, SPECTRAL SAILORS & VENGEFUL MERMAIDS!

https://t.co/5rawIOF4TG

Director George Popov returns to the Lower 4th Dimension this week to talk his new documentary. Sideworld: Terrors of the Sea. In this chilling entry int…

29/09/2022

Do you like SEA MONSTERS?

Join us for terrifying tales set to some mysterious real world locations in SIDEWORLD: TERRORS OF THE SEA, Now available to RENT .

Just one of the subjects we explore.

27/09/2022

"Characters are the window into the thematic relevance of the film, and through them you can tell a very powerful story."

Have you read Horrified magazine's terrific interview with writer-director George Popov? It's well worth a look for and advice.

Ellis Reed catches up with Rubicon Films' George Popov, director of Hex (2017) and The Droving (2020)...

21/09/2022

If you're interested in how we made 'HEX' take a look at some of these photos at some of the wonderful hidden gem locations that feature in the film.

19/09/2022

"I like not to think too much about genre when trying to create a story" - George Popov

Get some great & advice in this excellent Film Forums video interview with Writer-Director George Popov:

'I like not to think too much about genre when trying to create a story...'In this interview, Bulgarian born writer/director/producer George Popov discusses ...

15/09/2022

For our US friends, did you know that SIDEWORLD: HAUNTED FORESTS OF ENGLAND is free to watch on Tubi!

A great introduction to our feature documentaries. See what the critics say!

12/09/2022

Here's a great with George Popov, Writer-Director of HEX & THE DROVING.

Hosted by the great and informative Amy Clarke Films:

In the following interview, director George Popov shares with us why he decided to become a filmmaker and gives detailed advice on how to make independent feature films.

09/09/2022

All lovers of the ...

Check out our page Sideworld, our new home for .

Follow us for more updates on our new release SIDEWORLD: TERRORS OF THE SEA.

06/09/2022

Here's an excellent with George Popov, Writer-Director of Hex, The Droving, and now presenter of our Sideworld documentaries.

Hosted by the great team Horrified magazine:
https://www.horrifiedmagazine.co.uk/film/outsider-view-an-interview-with-george-popov/

Ellis Reed catches up with Rubicon Films' George Popov, director of Hex (2017) and The Droving (2020)...

18/08/2022

The is calling!

For a new creepy , exploring some sinister seafaring , watch SIDEWORLD: TERRORS OF THE SEA!

Available to Rent & Buy Primevideo.

11/08/2022

Did you know the work of our Bulgarian director George Popov featured in Rob Young's tremendous book The Magic Box, standing beside iconic classics like The Wicker Man & Witchfinder General.

09/08/2022

In the fires of a burning 17th century England, two enemy soldiers find themselves trapped in a forest controlled by a witch. Will fear and superstition over-power their hatred for one another?

Watch HEX on :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoVH-mVUrWI&t=110s

Hex - During the English Civil War, two opposing soldiers find themselves trapped in a forest controlled by a Witch.2017. Stars: Tony Broadbent, Suzie Franc...

05/08/2022

If you've missed this incredible performance from Daniel Oldroyd in HEX, here's a clip to entice you.

Watch the full film FOR FREE here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oedc9lTOMOw