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2002 Festival Film Guide
2002 Films
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Anabell Lee
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Synopsis
Inspired by Edgar A. Poe's poem Annabel Lee, Poe himself comes to life through the magic of stop-motion animation. Annabel Lee is quintessential Poe- a haunted soul, a lost love and the nocturnal grave-quest. The epic quality of this Orphic adventure includes expressionist visions of a lone figure on a journey through a nightmarish landscape in order to be re-united with his lost love...but first he must overcome the wrath of the "Envious Angels" that ruined his world! This thrilling tale will make you believe...even a puppet can love.
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Baby Cue
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Synopsis
Baby is a tiny doll who lives in the perpetually dark Niteworld. The only light place left is the theme park Welcomeworld, the creation of Baby's long lost father. Baby travels to see him and wreaks havoc with the help of her special powers, a supply of jelly beans and her mysterious friends. Can she destroy the ultra-powerful, mega-rich 'nice-guy-in-a-sweater'? This film takes place in a dystopian world slightly different from our own, where houses are made out of candy, Michael Jackson is an ice-cream man, and Reality TV stars face consequences for their actions.
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The Bad Father
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Synopsis
A begrudged son and his June Cleaver-esque wife return to the home of his deceased father and discover that not only was his "supposed" father a Satanist, but that he is actually the first-born son of Satan himself. He must then decide whether or not to use the powers of Hell to reign on Earth.
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Blood on the Backlot
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Synopsis
Detective John Waddington (JOHN BILLINGSLEY Dr. Phlox from the series Enterprise) investigates the murder of aging starlet Sabrina Morgan (BRINKE STEVENS) by what eyewitnesses describe as a werewolf. With the help of Studio Security Officer Holbrook (JIM HANKS) Detective Waddington rounds up the suspects, pieces together their stories and ultimately discovers what really happened to Sabrina Morgan on that dark and foggy night.
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Cradle Of Fear
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Synopsis
A gruesome homage to the cult Amicus anthology Asylum, Cradle of Fear unfolds four screamplays all linked by the unspeakable need of an incarcerated child killer to wreak vengeance on those responsible for his imprisonment. Helped by deranged angel Dani Filth, who leaves a trail of charnel house death in his crimson wake, the cannibal convict forces two Goth vamps to endure a one night stand from hell, two tough female robbers to see through each other, an obscenely rich coke-head to chop up more than a few lines and an internet surfer to descend into madness when he uncovers the ultimate web depravity.
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Curse Of The Forty-Niner
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Synopsis
A group of friends discover gold deep inside an old mine. But by taking the gold and think they've hit it big, they awaken a long dead miner who's Hell Bent on protecting his treasure.
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Dark Focus
Director(s)
Synopsis
A group of witches get caught up in a mysterious sceance. Horror spoof.
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The Day the Dolls Struck Back
Director(s)
Synopsis
Evil bugs from outer space have infected dolls across the world in an attempt at global conquest. Will Earth's greatest scientific and military minds put a stop to this sinister plan in time?
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Death and a Salesman
Director(s)
Synopsis
After buying airtime on a local radio station, used car salesman Jack Howard finally realizes he couldn't sell a car to save his life. He is soon face to face with his toughest customer ever - the Grim Reaper.
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The Evil Dead
Director(s)
Synopsis
Five friends are spending the weekend in a remote cabin in the woods. While investigating the cellar, they discover a tape and a decaying old book full of strange incantations. The tape is played and it unleashes powerful evil force from the forest that is determined to destroy every last one of them.
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The Exorcist (Extended Director's Cut)
Director(s)
Synopsis
When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
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Ghostwatcher
Director(s)
Synopsis
After a traumatizing attack on Halloween night forces Laura to become a shut-in. Her world turns further upside down as she begins to experience increasingly bizarre and frightening occurrences within her home. It is this intense situation which encourages her to seek help in the form of Elizabeth Dean, the webmaster for a popular ghost-hunting site. Dean does not believe in the existence of ghosts herself, but as the mystery surrounding Laura's nightmare unfolds, she soon becomes a true believer.
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The Hills Have Eyes
Director(s)
Synopsis
On the way to California, a family has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public, and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack.
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Hatred of a Minute
Director(s)
Synopsis
A tragic love story/psychlogical thriller, Hatred of a Minute, is the story of a medical transcriptionist that becomes a serial killer because of his physically and mentally abusive past. His mind spirals out of control as a war between good and evil; right and wrong unfold in front of his eyes in the form of personal angels and demons.
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History's Mysteries: Amityville: The Haunting
Director(s)
Synopsis
A two-part documentary of the infamous haunted house on Long Island that inspired the motion picture "The Amityville Horror."
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ISPR Investigates: Ghosts of Belgrave Hall
Director(s)
Synopsis
ISPR Investigates the Ghosts of Belgrave Hall in the UK.
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Ju-on: The Grudge
Director(s)
Synopsis
From the people who brought you The Ring comes a terrifying new film about a supernatural force that is unleashed upon a quiet community. Those who come into contact with it, eventually go insane and meet untimely and sudden deaths. Five years a go, a man murdered his wife and his child but were so haunted by their spirits, he eventually went insane and was mysteriously found dead months later. A new family has moved into their home, and this is where we pick up the story.....
The Grudge is told from various different vantage points, each terrifying vignette exploring new information about what his supernatural force is and where it originated from. The final results will be sure to shock you.....
The Grudge began as a short lived Japanese television series was cancelled after just two episodes. Produced by Taka Ichise and written and directed by Takashi Shimizu the result was a cult following so large that the two teamed up again for this full feature length. Thisisa first look at the filmed version of THE GRUDGE, set for wide release in Japan Winter2002.
The American filmed version of THE GRUDGE has been acquired by Vertigo Films, producers of the US remake of The Ring (Dreamworks) and will be written and directed by Stephen Susco. Susco a seasoned screenwriter and a die hard horror fan, will be at the screening to hear some thoughts and reactions of the viewers.
This film will be released on January 25, 2003. According to the producers in Japan, Ozla Pictures, the film was highly regarded at the premiere screening. Many people claimed it was 'the most frightening film they ever saw'. In a lot of the Asian territories, distributors are fighting over its distribution rights.
They are also gearing up to shoot the sequel in December 2002. It will also be directed by Takashi Shimizu.
The Grudge is told from various different vantage points, each terrifying vignette exploring new information about what his supernatural force is and where it originated from. The final results will be sure to shock you.....
The Grudge began as a short lived Japanese television series was cancelled after just two episodes. Produced by Taka Ichise and written and directed by Takashi Shimizu the result was a cult following so large that the two teamed up again for this full feature length. Thisisa first look at the filmed version of THE GRUDGE, set for wide release in Japan Winter2002.
The American filmed version of THE GRUDGE has been acquired by Vertigo Films, producers of the US remake of The Ring (Dreamworks) and will be written and directed by Stephen Susco. Susco a seasoned screenwriter and a die hard horror fan, will be at the screening to hear some thoughts and reactions of the viewers.
This film will be released on January 25, 2003. According to the producers in Japan, Ozla Pictures, the film was highly regarded at the premiere screening. Many people claimed it was 'the most frightening film they ever saw'. In a lot of the Asian territories, distributors are fighting over its distribution rights.
They are also gearing up to shoot the sequel in December 2002. It will also be directed by Takashi Shimizu.
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Kolobos
Director(s)
Synopsis
Five young individuals agree to live in an isolated lodge together and have their daily activities filmed. But soon the house is locked down and they each run into the murderous clutches of a faceless serial killer who may not be working alone.
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Little Ricky
Director(s)
Synopsis
"Little Ricky" is an edgy, dark-comedy/ horror short written, produced, photographed, edited and directed by Michael Condro. This $2,500. budget, 20 minute film has all the qualities of a full length, big budget feature. "Little Ricky" is packed with special effects, humor and character development.
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Night Surf
Director(s)
Synopsis
Loosely related to the author's highly regarded novel The Stand, the brief story follows one evening on a place called Anson Beach, New Hampshire, with a group of teens, survivors of a catastrophic virus called A6, or "Captain Trips", that has wiped out virtually the entire population.
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OFF
Director(s)
Synopsis
Off is a thriller set in a fishing town. The film centers around a hearing-impaired girl who doesn't talk and a serial killer who likes to suffocate his victims so they can't scream.
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Puphedz
Director(s)
Synopsis
The PUPHEDZ perform a take on Edgar Allen Poe's, "The Tell-Tale Heart," an account of a young man driven to madness by an unnatural, torturous obsession with the deformed eye of the old man with whom he lives. WARNING - Contains bloody puppet violence.
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The Red Right Hand
Director(s)
Synopsis
A gang of school friends are reunited years after finishing their education. However, the happy celebration soon descends into nightmare as memories of a dark deed threaten to engulf them all.
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Repossessed
Director(s)
Synopsis
A real estate agent shows a house to a woman who is more than she seems.
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TOMORROW'S BACON
Director(s)
Synopsis
A bickering couple in the last stages of a marriage gone sour make life uneasy for a small town waitress when they pull up to her diner on a cold winter night just before closing time. She tries to keep things cool when the couple, obviously from out of town and in midst of more than just a squabble, decide to come in for coffee, tea and directions to the Interstate.
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Unknown Beyond (Maelstrom , il Figlio dell'Altrove)
Director(s)
Synopsis
Italian horror film
Based on The History of the Necronomicon by H.P. Lovecraft.
Beyond is calling.
Based on The History of the Necronomicon by H.P. Lovecraft.
Beyond is calling.
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Vampire Clan
Director(s)
Synopsis
Based on a true story. Five friends welcome real life vampirism into their lives. They cut their own wrists and let their friends drink from them. Rod, the leader, and a very psychotic young guy, ends up killing Heathers parents and stealing their car to go on a crazy raod trip. His behaviour begins to frighten his friends, though they went along with it at first. All end up in prison except Heather.
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Oct 23, 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 18, 2024) - Screamfest® Horror Film Festival, the largest and longest-running horror film festival in the United States, is excited to announce their 2024 award winners.
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Sep 09, 2024
A huge congratulations to all the finalists in the Screamfest 2024 screenplay competition! The winning screenplay will be announced on October 17th.
Events
Jul 24, 2024
The Blair Witch Project 25th Anniversary Screening - Tuesday, July 30 · 7:30 - 9pm
Join us for a special screening of the found footage film that started it all: The Blair Witch Project. Q&A with Ben Rock moderated by Brian Collins follows the screening.
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May 21, 2024
Thrill to a chilling tale of revenge with a taste of hops at our Fears & Beers screening of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! June 12, 2024 at 7:30PM
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May 20, 2024
Dare to Take Her to Prom? Join Us for a Special Screening of "Carrie"!
We join our friends at the Frida Cinema as Screamfest present Brian De Palma's 1976 horror classic, "Carrie"! Friday, May 31, 2024 at 7:45PM
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Oct 24, 2023
Congratulations to the winners from Screamfest NOLA 2023! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the films this weekend!
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Oct 23, 2023
We're excited to present the winners of the 2023 Competition at the 23rd annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
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Oct 06, 2023
Congratulations to all the finalists in the Screamfest 2023 screenplay competition! The winning screenplay will be announced on October. 19th, 2023.
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Sep 26, 2023
The Los Angeles-based horror festival will open with Eddie Alcazar’s Mind-Bending Phenomenon DIVINITY from Utopia and Sumerian.
Events
Aug 09, 2023
Get ready to experience a night of nostalgia and screams as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic horror slasher film "Freddy vs. Jason"! Please join us for an electrifying outdoor screening under the open sky that promises to send shivers down your spine. So come join us at the McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga on Saturday, September 9th at 7PM, if you dare, and let's embark on a journey filled with suspense, excitement, and pure terror under the stars.
Events
Jul 27, 2023
🎃 Experience the Classic Horror On the BIG Screen: "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" is an iconic horror movie that deserves to be seen in all its terrifying glory on the theater's massive screen. Feel the suspense and fear intensify as you watch Michael Myers and Laurie Strode face off in high-definition cinematic splendor.
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Jul 11, 2023
A few days ago a small private celebration was put together by family-like friends Amber Mullinex and Jack Ulrich for Tom Holland (FRIGHT NIGHT) hosted by our very good friends Sarah Nicklin and Sean Decker.
Events
Jun 21, 2023
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience as we present a special screening of the iconic film, Jaws 3D. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 18th at 7:30PM, and join us at the prestigious TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in the heart of Hollywood.
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May 30, 2023
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable cinematic journey by attending a special screening of Jaws on the big screen. Join us to experience Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking masterpiece in all its glory, the way it was meant to be seen. Feel the suspenseful thrills, witness the iconic shark attacks, and immerse yourself in the timeless story that captivated audiences worldwide.
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May 03, 2023
Get ready to be immersed in the eerie ambiance of the great outdoors, as we take the Screamfest Fears & Beers horror movie experience to a whole new level. So come join us at the McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga on Saturday, June 24th at 7PM, if you dare, and let's embark on a journey filled with suspense, excitement, and pure terror under the stars.
Events
Feb 03, 2023
Join Screamfest for a Fears & Beers screening of cult classic, Halloween III: Season of the Witch on Saturday, March 18th - 7:30PM at the Frida Cinema located in Santa Ana, CA.
Events
Jan 10, 2023
My Bloody Valentine 3D has everything a slasher flick needs to get your heart pumping this Valentine’s Day. Snuggle up to your date, friends or come solo, grab your complimentary beer for ticket holders 21+ and enjoy the spectacularly gory murders all in glorious 3D. A Q&A with director Patrick Lussier and special make-up effects artist Gary J. Tunnicliffe.
Events
Dec 22, 2022
Want to have a blast this January, Friday the 13th? Then join us at our Screamfest Fears & Beers screening of Friday the 13th Part III in 3D at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. This film is a total blast to watch with a crowd!!
Events
Dec 06, 2022
Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's The Thing starring Kurt Russell
Festival
Oct 25, 2022
Unveiling the Exceptional Talent - Screamfest Horror Film Festival Reveals its 2022 Winners!
Article
Oct 01, 2022
Screamfest is pleased to announce the 2022 screenplay competition semi-finalists, top five finalists and the winning screenplay.
Festival
Sep 16, 2022
20TH Digital Studio's horror film "MATRIARCH" will have its world premiere at the Screamfest 2022. "Game of Thrones" Star Kate Dickie leads the film.
Festival
Sep 15, 2022
The Los Angeles-based horror festival will close with Prime Video and Blumhouse’s
Run Sweetheart Run
Article
Apr 14, 2022
Giovannie Espiritu is named "one of the Most Influential Filipina Women in the World" by The Filipina Women's Network.
Article
Mar 28, 2022
You and a guest are invited to an in-person screening of YOU WON'T BE ALONE, which premiered to critical acclaim at this year's Sundance Film Festival
Article
Dec 08, 2021
Ask the average genre fan what their favorite Christmas horror film is, and you'll probably hear
Article
Nov 17, 2021
"At least there's a commentary..."
Article
Nov 02, 2021
While I obviously didn't know who he was at the time, the first Wes Craven movie I ever saw was DEADLY FRIEND, thanks to frequent cable showings when I was about seven years old.
Festival
Oct 08, 2021
Screamfest Horror Film Festival is pleased to announce the 2021 screenplay competition finalists, semi-finalists and quarter-finalists and winning screenplay.
Events
Oct 04, 2021
It's going to be groovy!
Double feature screening of Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness. An in person Q&A with Bruce Campbell follows the Evil Dead II screening. Evil Dead II (1987)
Article
Aug 05, 2021
One of the many things I learned thanks to the two historian commentary tracks on Scream Factory's blu-ray of THE DEAD ZONE is that the 1979 novel was Stephen King's first one to hit the New York Times Bestseller list.
Article
Jul 16, 2021
Despite it’s less than favorable reputation, the horror and exploitation genres have long since been an unexpected vehicle for female empowerment.
Article
Jul 02, 2021
Among "can't miss" prospects, few in horror history ever seemed as promising as when it was announced that Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson would reteam for a werewolf film
Article
Apr 21, 2021
NOTE: This article contains spoilers for all films mentioned within, including Memories of Murder and the recent The Little Things. Read at your own risk!
Article
Apr 09, 2021
Like most people who have seen it, I didn?t know what to make of Southland Tales the first time I wa
Article
Mar 25, 2021
For the past week (give or take three years), people online have been discussing the fabled ?Snyder
Article
Mar 18, 2021
Over the past decade, there has been a welcome shift in the use of CGI when it comes to low budget/independent genre films.
Article
Feb 10, 2021
Ever since Ridley Scott made the unprecedented decision to replace Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in All The Money in the World
Article
Jan 08, 2021
Any time a major historical event takes place, it is not unusual to see a wave of predictions from the horror media and fanbase regarding the next trend in content.
Article
Dec 30, 2020
Jamie Lee Curtis made three slasher films immediately after HALLOWEEN'S success in 1978 and 1979.
Events
Dec 11, 2020
Silent Night Deadly Night & New Year's Evil! THURSDAY DEC 10TH, 2020 AT 7PM REGENCY THE PLANT DRIVE-IN - VAN NUYS
Article
Nov 25, 2020
No one expects much out of a movie based on a video game, and even fewer would expect any such film
Article
Nov 17, 2020
Horror fans like to laugh at the wacky turns taken in the Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchises,
Festival
Oct 16, 2020
2020 Screamfest Horror Film Festival Awards Announced.
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Oct 02, 2020
SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2020 SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALIST A
Events
Nov 17, 2019
FEARS & BEERS 35th Anniversary screening of GREMLINS Thursday, December 5th, 2019 at 7:30PM TCL Chinese 6 Theaters 6801 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028.
Events
Oct 09, 2019
Join us for a full-blown Hollywood event as we kick off the 2019 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL with the OPENING NIGHT PARTY.
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Sep 25, 2019
SCREAMFEST Announces its 2019 second wave screenings and closing night film.
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Sep 09, 2019
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Oct. 8-17, 2019
TCL Chinese 6 Theaters in Hollywood
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Events
Aug 21, 2019
Please join us for the FEARS & BEERS 35th Anniversary screening of Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter in 35mm Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at 7:30PM at the Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle 8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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Jul 22, 2019
SOLD OUT!
FEARS & BEERS 35th Anniversary screening of A Nightmare on Elm Street
Tuesday, August 20th, 2019.
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May 13, 2019
The FEARS & BEERS 20th Anniversary screening of Deep Blue Sea Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at 7:30PM TCL Chinese 6 Theaters 6801 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028
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May 02, 2019
Please join us for the FEARS & BEERS 30th Anniversary screening of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at 7:30PM TCL Chinese 6 Theaters 6801 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028
Events
Mar 26, 2019
This Screeing is SOLD OUT!!
Check out the PHOTOS from A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master screening!
Are You Ready For Freddy? Join us for the Fears & Beers 30th Anniversary Screening of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.
Events
Jan 07, 2019
Join us for the Friday the 13th: Part II screening on Jan 29, 2019 at 7:30PM. Purchase bottles of Crystal Lake wine online here for pick up at the event and have it signed by Adrienne King in person! Please order your wine by January 22nd to ensure shipping arrival time.
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Oct 19, 2018
2018 Screamfest Horror Film Festival Awards Announced.
Events
Oct 12, 2018
Join us Friday - Oct 19, 2018 for the CLOSING NIGHT AWARDS & RECEPTION as we celebrate the filmmakers of the 2018 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL.
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Oct 08, 2018
Screamfest is pleased to announce the 2018 screenplay competition semi-finalists, top five finalists and the winning screenplay.
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Oct 04, 2018
Screamfest second wave was announced today. A great selection of additional films and Gale Anne Hurd
Article
Sep 26, 2018
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – September 14, 2018 – America’s largest and longest running horror film festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, is proud to announce the first wave of its official 2018 film line up.
Events
Jun 15, 2018
Check out the PHOTOS from the 15th Anniversary Jason vs Freddy Screening! This event is SOLD OUT!!
Please join us for the 15th Anniversary FEARS & BEERS screening of FREDDY VS JASON
Events
May 01, 2018
Just in time for prom season and back on the big screen for one night only in Los Angeles! Come celebrate the 10 year anniversary of DANCE OF THE DEAD on Saturday, May 19th 7:30PM with the cast & filmmakers. A Night to Remember prom party follows the screening! Dress in your zombie best! A winning prom queen and king will be crowned
Events
Apr 16, 2018
Please join us for the 30th Anniversary FEARS & BEERS screening of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 at 7:30PM TCL Chinese 6 Theaters at 6801 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028
Article
Mar 29, 2018
Do you like Pixar? You're a human with feelings, so I assume you do.
Article
Feb 27, 2018
There are countless, highly diverse horror films from across the globe that Screamfest has showcased at its festival events.
Article
Jan 31, 2018
If 2017 has taught us anything; it is that horror films could finally be on track to becoming more universally respected.
Events
Jan 04, 2018
Join us January 12th, 2018 at 7:30PM for the 30th anniversary of cult classic Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) Fears & Beers screening at the TCL Chinese 6 Theater in Hollywood. Check out PHOTOS from the fun time we had at the 30th Anniversary screening!
Festival
Nov 16, 2017
Another October has come and gone, which means another year in the books for the Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
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Oct 20, 2017
2017 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
“TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID” & “THE LAPACE’S DEMON” Among Top Winners
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Oct 03, 2017
The countdown has officially begun for Screamfest 2017 and we have dropped the official lineup.
Events
Sep 26, 2017
Join us for a full-blown Hollywood event as we kick off the 2017 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL with the OPENING NIGHT PARTY.
Article
Sep 14, 2017
In combination with the recent Screamfest announcement that we would be hosting the North American premiere of the much-anticipated Leatherface, and the recent and devastating loss of the great Tobe Hooper, this is the perfect time to honor the franchise that stemmed from his original masterpiece, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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Aug 29, 2017
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – August 29, 2017 – America’s largest and longest running horror film festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, is proud to announce the first wave of its official 2017 film line up.
Article
Aug 22, 2017
Every summer, I, and anyone else with good taste in television, hunker down for a week full of Discovery Channel’s best shark-filled programming.
Article
Jul 21, 2017
This past Sunday, we experienced yet another crippling tragedy in the horror community. The death of
Article
Jul 07, 2017
In the history of cinema, there are very few icons that rival Frankenstein’s monster and his bride. They are instantly and internationally identifiable.
Article
Jun 23, 2017
Making a film can be a daunting venture for most people. There will always be a reason (or many) to not do it.
Article
Jun 08, 2017
The 1990’s are often thought of as having relatively little to contribute in the way of quality genre films. While I can see the truth in this, I think there were some very special and unique films to emerge from the decade, especially within the confines of the unique subgenres that emerged.
Article
May 18, 2017
During Screamfest 2016, a young actress by the name of Mimosa Willamo won our award for Best Actress for her performance in the Finnish film Lake Bodom, or simply Bodom, the third feature for talented director Taneli Mustonen.
Events
May 12, 2017
This past Saturday, May 6, Screamfest hosted our most recent Fears & Beers screening, a series of events and screenings sponsored by Shock Top where guests can enjoy a movie and a beer included in their ticket, often with special guest Q&As.
Article
May 04, 2017
For almost any kid subjected to the public school system in the United States, you are probably fami
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Apr 27, 2017
For anyone in or around the Los Angeles area next month, you can join Screamfest for our Fears & Beers double feature event on May 6, for a screening of the Brian Yuzna classics Bride of Re-animator and Society.
Article
Apr 20, 2017
For the majority of the United States, spring has officially sprung. The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and the promise of new life is all around us.
Article
Apr 13, 2017
With the breakout success of Stranger Things and the plethora of 1980's inspired genre fare popping
Article
Mar 30, 2017
Long before the days of film festivals and conventions, even before the days of celluloid, the primary medium of entertainment was theater.
Article
Mar 23, 2017
The first time I ever heard about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, my mother was talking about how it wa
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Mar 16, 2017
Often considered to be the master of “body horror”, David Cronenberg has spent the last four decades constructing a signature style that is often copied but rarely matched.
Article
Mar 09, 2017
All right folks, as promised, I wanted to follow up last week’s list with five more picks of films that take place in movie theaters.
Article
Mar 03, 2017
As the largest and longest running horror film festival in the United States, we here at Screamfest
Article
Feb 23, 2017
Seeing as how we are counting down the last few days of February, I’m going to take this opportunity to celebrate one more woma
Article
Feb 16, 2017
What’s better than a scary movie? A much shorter scary movie! Well okay, maybe not, but it will impinge on your highly coveted spare time much less. So, in honor of the weekly releases of short films on the Screamfest Youtube page, and of course Women in Horror month, here are five spine-tingling short films directed by women:
Article
Feb 10, 2017
Growing up with the admittedly ambitious dream of becoming a horror filmmaker, I accepted pretty early on that female role models were few and far between.
Article
Feb 02, 2017
It's that time again! It is time for the Twisted Twins' annual Blood Drive PSA. For those who are un
Article
Jan 26, 2017
Although January may not be a month most people associate with horror, it can be credited with usher
Article
Jan 15, 2017
To kick off the new year, we are bringing you some of our amazing horror short films that premiered at Screamfest over the years. Click on the image above to see the 2014 Best Short: LUNA.
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Dec 20, 2016
Fear was viral at the LA Premiere of Bedeviled on October 22, 2016 at the 16th annual Horror Festiva
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Dec 08, 2016
The EXCLUSIVE Free Screening of Fox's THE EXORCIST, Inspired by the classic movie with DVD giveaways
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Dec 07, 2016
Found Footage 3D made its Los Angeles premiere at Screamfest on October 26, 2016 in 3D!
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Dec 02, 2016
Screamfest had an amazing six blocks of short films and one block of student short films premiering at the 2016 festival
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Dec 01, 2016
The visually stunning film, HAPPY HUNTING celebrated its World Premiere at the 16th annual Screamfes
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Nov 21, 2016
Murdering psychopath Mick Taylor (John Jarratt), one of the most terrifying killers ever depicted on
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Nov 21, 2016
The revenge thriller, MY FATHER DIE celebrated its Los Angeles premiere at the 16th annual Screamfes
Events
Nov 18, 2016
Boozing it up at bars is fun and all, but even that can get boring after awhile. The antidote is the Fears & Beers screening of SCREAM on Thursday December 8th at 7:30PM at the TCL Chinese Theatres 6 in Hollywood & Highland.
Festival
Nov 16, 2016
The imaginative fantasy horror movie, ‘The Master Cleanse,’ celebrated its Los Angeles premiere at the 16th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
Festival
Nov 07, 2016
Screamfest Horror Film Festival celebrated the Los Angeles Premiere of TRASH FIRE on Tuesday, Octobe
Festival
Oct 30, 2016
America's largest and longest running horror movie festival, Screamfest, awarded the top movies, fil
Festival
Oct 20, 2016
Congratulations to our 2016 Screenplay Winner and Finalist!
WINNER
Plum Island by Matthew Lee Bla
Festival
Oct 11, 2016
Got your ticket? Join us for a cocktail reception at Sid's Bar!
Meet Murdering Psychopath Mick Taylor at a Special Screening of Pop’s Wolf Creek, inspired by the cult movie.
Events
Oct 04, 2016
Join us for the EXCLUSIVE Screening of Fox's THE EXORCIST, Inspired by the classic movie with DVD giveaways courtesy of Scream Factory.
Events
Sep 27, 2016
Got your ticket? Join us for a cocktail reception at Sid's Bar and good times with the Dead Right Horror Trivia Night gang! Meet Murdering Psychopath Mick Taylor at a Special Screening of Pop’s Wolf Creek, Inspired By The Cult Movie - Q&A moderated by the Festival Ambassador Lydia Hearst.
Festival
Sep 07, 2016
HOLLYWOOD – Sept. 7, 2016 – America’s largest and longest running horror film festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, announces the first wave of its official 2016 film line up.
Festival
May 25, 2016
Central Intelligence will open the 20th annual American Black Film Festival on June 15 in Miami.
Events
Dec 13, 2015
Bring the family and join the mayhem with a Screamfest Fears & Beers screening of the holiday classic Gremlins on
Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 7:30pm.
Article
Oct 24, 2015
Screamfest Horror Film Festival runs for ten days in October and although films are the main attract
Festival
Oct 23, 2015
HOLLYWOOD – Oct. 23, 2015 – We are pleased to announce the 2015 Festival winners at last night's Awards reception that took place at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. The award winners were presented the coveted Screamfest Skull Award last night for winning in the following categories.
Festival
Oct 23, 2015
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension premiered as the closing night film of the festival to over 700 attendees, playing in RealD 3D at the TCL Chinese Theatre Thursday, Oct. 22, the day before its wide release.
Festival
Oct 23, 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Screenplay Award Winner & Finalists.
Festival
Oct 19, 2015
The feature film Condemned premiered on Sunday October 18th, 2015 at Screamfest.
Festival
Oct 17, 2015
Feast had its 10 year anniversary at Screamfest on Friday October 16th, 2015.
Festival
Oct 15, 2015
After the sold out screening of Tales of Halloween, guest walked across Hollywood Blvd to Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium for an evening of epic oddness & good times!
Festival
Oct 15, 2015
The USC’s School of Cinematic Arts class co-taught by James Franco, Vince Jolivette and SCA Faculty John Watson, had its premiere screening of 'THE LABYRINTH' at SCREAMFEST on October 18th, 2015.
Festival
Oct 14, 2015
The sold out opening night film Tales of Halloween screened Tuesday October 12, 2015. Read Dread Central's review of the evening by Sean Decker.
Festival
Sep 03, 2015
SEPTEMBER 03, 2015 10:00am PT by Borys Kit from Hollywood Reporter.
The scary movie will close out t
Events
Jul 14, 2015
Enter for your chance to RSVP for tickets to the INTO THE FURTHER 4D experience (while supplies last
Article
Jun 13, 2015
El Segundo, CA (April 30, 2015) – Nolan Gallagher, Founder and CEO of Gravitas Ventures, has announced the acquisition of North American rights to the high production horror film ANARCHY PARLOR,
Festival
Dec 21, 2014
Take a peek at the closing night awards ceremony & reception that took place Wednesday October 22nd.
Festival
Nov 20, 2014
"Fear Clinic" Premiere-- Black Carpet on Sunday October 22nd at Screamfest Horror Film Festival. Check out the exclusive interview with Fear Clinic star Corey Taylor by Sean Decker of Dread Central. Video courtesy of John Elfers.
Festival
Nov 20, 2014
We were fortunate to have many filmmakers of short films attend the 2014 festival. The quality of these short films is astounding! Click on the photo link to see photos of some of the amazing short filmmakers that attended the 2014 festival.
Festival
Nov 10, 2014
"Lost After Dark" Premiere-- Black Carpet with the film director Ian Kessner, cast and crew on Monday October 20th at Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
Festival
Nov 10, 2014
"GirlHouse" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Monday October 20th at Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
Festival
Nov 06, 2014
"The Creep Behind the Camera" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Sunday October 19th at Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
Festival
Nov 03, 2014
"I Survived a Zombie Holocaust" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Saturday October 18th at Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
Festival
Nov 03, 2014
Screamfest celebrated the Los Angeles Premiere of Suburban Gothic on October 18th, 20146 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Suburban Gothic is director Richard Bates Jr's second film following Excision, his gruesome horror about a disturbed teen's mental state.
Festival
Oct 31, 2014
"The House at the End of Time" winner of the Best Picture and Best Director award this year
Festival
Oct 31, 2014
"Wrong Turn 6 - Last Resort" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Friday October 17th at Screamfest Horror Film Festival. Video courtesy of John Elfers. Wrong Turn 6 red carpet and Q&A photos by Angelica Ulloa.
Festival
Oct 31, 2014
Screamfest "Dark Was the Night" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Thursday October 16th at Screamfest.
Festival
Oct 24, 2014
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2014 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 23, 2014
We were honored to screen each film selection in the festival this year and to celebrate the winners. The 14th annual Screamfest Horror Festival concluded on the evening of October 22nd with an Awards Ceremony and Reception.