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In an effort to recover their failing channel and friendship, two urban explorers delve deep into the forests of northern England following a tip-off from a new subscriber. After crashing their drone on top of an abandoned facility, they are compelled to venture deeper. Blending cinematic filmmaking with raw found-footage immediacy, Joby Stephens’ feature directorial debut effortlessly unsettles and scares in equal measure, permeating the screen with a quiet horror that lingers well after viewing.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Abandoned is by Joby Stephens, listed under Events in the Fringe programme. It is at EIFF @ Cineworld, Fountain Park, 130/3 Dundee Street, EH11 1AF, 15 August.
The show is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £12. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language and Strobe lighting.