The Booth

Director: Anthony Alleyne

Year: 2017

Mike, a young American traveller in his early twenties arrives at an airport in Spain, to meet his best friend Casey, who traveled ahead. After travelling over dusty terrain to a bar in a sweltering, isolated village, Mike meets a mysterious, beautiful Spanish woman, Lucia. With no sign of Casey, Mike goes back to Lucia's house sitting on the edge of the town, where he starts showing the effects of mild sunstroke. However, the next day, with no word from Casey, Mike tries to leave, but Lucia is resistant and convinces him to stay a little longer. The next morning, a disturbed Mike slips out of bed quietly, leaving the house just before dawn. Taking a wrong turn Mike gets lost and realises he is being followed. In blind panic, he runs, but this ultimately leaves him needing Lucia's help once more. Eventually, he discovers what has happened to his friend Casey. The full horror proves to be more disturbing than anyone could have ever imagined.

Director: Julius Amedume

Year: 2028

After the horrific death of their child, a grieving architect and her doctor husband travel to Africa on a fake humanitarian trip. But when their helicopter crashes, they seek refuge in a remote African fishing village, where strange things begin to happen. Mysterious offerings appear at their door, the villagers worship an ancient water deity known as Mami Wata, and over the course of the next few days, they are forced to confront their deepest desires and what they're willing to sacrifice to obtain them.

Director: Shir Ariya

Year: 2026

After a devastating break-up, Charlie sleeps with her friend Werther on a whim. But when he confesses his true feelings for her, an unnerving and darkly explosive argument erupts. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2026