The tantilising movies on my radar at Cannes 2026 as a film critic

From gothic and slasher horrors to nostalgia, crime drama and a few mysteries, it’s another packed line-up (Picture: Cannes Film Festival)

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival officially launches today, drawing the eyes of all film fans to the glamorous French Riviera and the cinematic jewels premiering there.

Long considered the soft launch for next year’s awards season, the cream of the industry crop jostle to have their movie debut on the Croisette.

While this year is lighter on Hollywood fare than some previous editi...