2010 Festival Film Guide
2010 Films
Film Guide
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...Or Treat
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Synopsis
...Or Treat is a look into a home where Halloween's most beloved tradition is taken to the extreme. It was conceptualized last Halloween at a pumpkin carving party when I turned to my friend and said "What if? A few days later a script was written, an animator was hired, and several months later my dark, twisted little tale was completed." extreme. It was conceptualized last Halloween at a pumpkin carving party when I turned to my friend and said "What if? A few days later a script was written, an animator was hired, and several months later my dark, twisted little tale was completed."
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Alice Jacobs Is Dead
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Dr. Ben Jacobs saved the world. The drug he created allowed mankind to fight back against the Zvirus, which nearly destroyed civilization as we know it. Now, in the aftermath of the crisis, he's trying to cure the last victims of the virus. But what will happen when he brings his mysterious work home?
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ALTITUDE
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Five teenage friends including rookie pilot Sara (Jessica Lowndes of 90210) rent a small plane for a weekend getaway. But shortly into the flight, something suddenly goes wrong. The instruments begin to malfunction. The plane won't stop climbing. A storm is closing in and fuel is running out. Now for everyone on board, the true horror has just begun: A mysterious force wants them all to die...and only one of them has the power to stop it. Julianna Guill (FRIDAY THE 13TH), Ryan Donowho (BANDSLAM, THE O.C.), Landon Liboiron (DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION) and Jake Weary (AS THE WORLD TURNS) co-star in this white-knuckle shocker directed by award-winning graphic novelist Kaare Andrews (SPIDER-MAN: REIGN) that takes the supernatural to terrifying new heights.
GRANNY, a short film/ promo piece directed by STEVEN C MILLER (Automaton Transfusion) and produced by JAMIE KENNEDY (Scream) is a very dark, over the top, bloody comedy/horror in the vein of Dead Alive. This short will have you going senile!
GRANNY, a short film/ promo piece directed by STEVEN C MILLER (Automaton Transfusion) and produced by JAMIE KENNEDY (Scream) is a very dark, over the top, bloody comedy/horror in the vein of Dead Alive. This short will have you going senile!
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Attack!
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Synopsis
When a tumour is discovered in Harold Myers brain, his only chance for survival is to undergo laser surgery. However, inside the tumour, in the brain of Harold Myers, is a world under attack. All that the inhabitants want is a chance to survive. But then again, so does Harold.
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Black Death
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Synopsis
Medieval England has fallen under the shadow of The Black Death. In this apocalyptic world, filled with fear and superstition, a young monk called Osmund is charged with leading a fearsome knight, Ulric (Sean Bean) and his group of mercenaries to a remote marsh. Their quest is to hunt down a necromancer - someone able to bring the dead back to life. Torn between his love of God and the love of a young woman, Osmund discovers the necromancer, a mysterious beauty called Langiva. After Langiva reveals her Satanic identity and offers Osmund his heart's desire, the horror of his real journey begins....
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Cabine of the Dead
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Synopsis
Patrick, an ordinary man about thirty years old, gets stuck in a phone booth the night when the dead return to life...
While struggling with zombies, he decides to call his close relations to ask them for help.
While struggling with zombies, he decides to call his close relations to ask them for help.
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Caged (Captifs)
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Synopsis
Somewhere in Eastern Europe. Carole is a young nurse with a humanitarian aid group that has reached the end of its mission. But just then, the young woman and her two colleagues are kidnapped by strangers for mysterious reasons. Held captive, cared for and kept alive in an oppressive and sinister setting, the three prisoners soon discover with horror what their kidnappers truly have in store for them...
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THE CLINIC
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Young mother-to-be Beth is traveling across country with her fiance, Cameron, when one night she wakes alone to a nightmare situation, faced with an unknown enemy and a deadline for survival. Her child has been abducted and she is trapped in an isolated clinic together with a group of other mothers. Something has drawn these women together, and will ultimately tear them apart.
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Closure
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Synopsis
it's the end of the world. the city is silent and dead. from time to time you can hear the screaming of the last remaining survivors followed by violent growls. on top of a crumbling rooftop lies Moria on the verge of losing her mind. suddenly there's a noise coming from behind the blocked door... it's Oded her ex-lover injured and bleeding. this is their last confrontation. will love triumph over zombie apocalypse?
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Comatose
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Synopsis
Anna Scott is in a horrific auto accident that leaves her brother Sean in a coma, and her relationships paralyzed. When modern medical science fails to reanimate the comatose brother, Anna turns to prayer. Tonight, Anna's prayers are answered when her brother is awoken from his coma, and his attempts to communicate are fraught with fear and pain. She will soon realize that sometimes...dead is better.
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Compulsion
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Synopsis
Curtis, a gleefully sadistic serial killer who preys on young women, follows Leslie home one night and terrorizes her only to discover he may have bitten off more than he can chew. An unexpected game of cat and mouse ensues, culminating in a violent conclusion. However, the situation takes an even more sinister turn when Special Agent Randolph and Special Agent Blake show up and assume jurisdiction from the local authorities to preserve their own hidden agenda.
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Dead Running
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Synopsis
Shannon, I'm coming to save you. Everyone here is either starving or being eaten alive by the dead.
There aren't enough bullets to get me through the city, but I'm not going to let that stop me. I'll get there... the only way that I know how.
If I don't make it and you find this note, know that I tried, and that I love you.
-K.C.
There aren't enough bullets to get me through the city, but I'm not going to let that stop me. I'll get there... the only way that I know how.
If I don't make it and you find this note, know that I tried, and that I love you.
-K.C.
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Death And Cremation
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Synopsis
In a typical American suburb filled with middle class morals, a lonely 59-year-old, Stan, contributes to society by offering cremation services from his basement. In fact, Stan murders neighbors he perceives to be social bullies. Jarod, a fatherless 17-year-old high school outcast, lands an after-school job in Stan's cremation house and the two develop an unusual working relationship. As detective Matt Fairchild puts together clues, Stan must decide if protecting his newfound trainee is worth killing for.
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DemiUrge Emesis
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Synopsis
A mummified cat is tormented by the skeletons of past meals in this stop-motion short by MTV and Sci Fi Channel station ID veteran, Aurelio Voltaire. The 4th in his "Chimerascope" series of animated shorts narrated by singers, DemiUrge Emesis is narrated by composer and singer extraordinaire, Danny Elfman and has an original score performed by chamber rock ensemble, Rasputina.
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Derailed
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Synopsis
A dark night has come over Paris. Eric is waiting on a train station platform, all alone.
Exhausted by a tense day, Eric has one single thought in mind: to escape from this city he hates.
But the train he's waiting for is not coming.
Suddenly... a strange cry resounds in the night. A gravelly moan of pain, like that of a woman or a wounded animal. Is this someone asking for help? This voice came from the other side of the railways, in the distance... a strange cry for help.
Eric hesitates: he is no hero. But the cries comes again. It's a woman asking for help.
Eric has to do something. He staggers towards the end of the platform.
Just darkness. Eric takes a breath then goes down on the railways where it's not safe.
Walking 2 miles from here, Eric suddenly realizes that the train station has just disappeared.
How could the train station have vanished?
A pale human form emerges from the darkness: a slender, distraught figure, stuck in a mass
of fabrics and metal... she was waiting for him. Will Eric escape from this nightmare?
Exhausted by a tense day, Eric has one single thought in mind: to escape from this city he hates.
But the train he's waiting for is not coming.
Suddenly... a strange cry resounds in the night. A gravelly moan of pain, like that of a woman or a wounded animal. Is this someone asking for help? This voice came from the other side of the railways, in the distance... a strange cry for help.
Eric hesitates: he is no hero. But the cries comes again. It's a woman asking for help.
Eric has to do something. He staggers towards the end of the platform.
Just darkness. Eric takes a breath then goes down on the railways where it's not safe.
Walking 2 miles from here, Eric suddenly realizes that the train station has just disappeared.
How could the train station have vanished?
A pale human form emerges from the darkness: a slender, distraught figure, stuck in a mass
of fabrics and metal... she was waiting for him. Will Eric escape from this nightmare?
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Devil's Creek
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Synopsis
Adam Mathews, a small town preacher, awakens from an accident on the banks of Devil's Creek, seriously injured and unable to remember what's happened to himself. Rescued by a Park Ranger, his wounds are treated at a remote ranger station. After a quick recovery, Adam is questioned about the circumstances of his brush with death. As Ranger's seemingly benign investigation turns into a hostile interrogation, Adam realizes his rescuer might also be his captor.
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Dracula's Daughter Vs. The Space Brains
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Synopsis
Two vampire sisters, Marketa and Marya are the stars of a Ballet troupe touring small towns across America. It's the perfect cover to feed on the young men that attend the shows. But when a meteor crashes to earth, and an alien life form infects and possesses an entire town, Marketa and Marya find that they have bitten off more than they can chew. Now Marketa must find untainted human blood to save her sister before her brain hatches from her head and flies away.
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He Dies At The End
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Synopsis
Working late in the office, he sits at his desk alone, when he gets the feeling someone is watching him. It is then the first question appears on his computer screen:
"Would you like to know how you will die? If so, click here."
"Would you like to know how you will die? If so, click here."
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Hysteria
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Synopsis
To celebrate their 10th year high school reunion, a group of twenty-somethings throw an intimate house party to celebrate the event. However, when one of the group accidentally kills another with no explanation. As more brutalities occur, could this be the work of the individuals themselves or possessions by "The Walker?"
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It Could Be You
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Synopsis
How could the Local 6 Cash Splash Squad have known that this week's big winner was a crazed, cold-blooded killer? Stay tuned.
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The Killing Strain
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Synopsis
A new human-engineered virus escapes its lab and spreads from person to person, turning ordinary neighbors into carnivorous creatures. A man attempts to escape from these unstoppable monstrosities, and finds a group of uninfected survivors who come up with a plan to get the virus genetic code to government scientists. The group doesn't know that one of them has started the relentless metamorphosis, because she has already been infected with "The Killing Strain."
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The Lake
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Synopsis
Four young campers discover a small mountain lake secluded from the rest of civilization. It isn't long before the serene setting turns to terror. In the middle of the night, the group is tormented by humanoid creatures who live in the surrounding woods. The existence of the creatures is tied to a legend that the lake possesses mystical healing powers. "The Lake" is the Fountain of Youth story at it's most HORRIFYING!
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Le Miroir
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Synopsis
Deeply traumatized and disfigured following a car crash, famous actress Vera Bella leaves Saint-James Hospital, right after having undergone a one-last-chance procedure.
Fleeing media pressure, her assistant takes her to the family home, a manor edging the ocean which she has not seen since her childhood.
There, confined in her own silence, she locks herself in the bedroom, refusing any social contact, when odd phenomena will force her to face her deepest fears.
Fleeing media pressure, her assistant takes her to the family home, a manor edging the ocean which she has not seen since her childhood.
There, confined in her own silence, she locks herself in the bedroom, refusing any social contact, when odd phenomena will force her to face her deepest fears.
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The Legend Of Beaver Dam
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Synopsis
When a campfire ghost story awakens an evil monster, it's up to nerdy Danny Zigwitz to be the hero and save his fellow campers from a bloody massacre. Crank up the volume and get ready to scream along to this musical gore-fest in the woods. Beaver Dam will blow your brains and rock your world.(Fangoria) One of the most inventive horror shorts ever produced. (Dread Central) Watch the trailer at stumpysam.com
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Mirrors 2
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Synopsis
The grisly slaughters continue after a young woman is brutally murdered in front of a mirror that is a portal to the world of the undead. Embarking on a murderous rampage, one by one she stalks the men and women responsible for her horrific death, exacting bloody revenge by dismembering and eviscerating the guilty. They can't run, they can't hide and they can't look in the mirror because inside the mirrors the dead live on...waiting for vengeance.
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My Super Psycho Sweet 16 Part 2
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Synopsis
Skye Rotter (Lauren McKnight) is on the run, having fled the Rollerdome massacre from My Super Psycho Sweet 16. With nowhere left to turn, Skye heads to the quiet town of Mill Basin and the mother who abandoned her years ago. There, she meets her younger half-sister, Alex (Kirsten Prout), and Alex's manipulative best friend, Zoe (Stella Maeve). Skye hopes she's finally found safety in her new family, but she's about to learn she can't outrun her past. While Brigg (Chris Zylka) desperately tries to locate her, Charlie Rotter (Alex Van) comes to town with one bloody mission: to turn Skye's upcoming birthday into a Sweet 16 she'll never forget. You're invited to the year's most killer party...as a weekend rager
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Night of the Demons
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Angela (Shannon Elizabeth) is throwing a decadent Halloween party at New Orleans infamous Broussard Mansion. But after the police break up the festivities, Maddie (Monica Keena), Colin (Edward Furlong) and a few friends stay behind. Trapped inside the locked mansion gates, the remaining guests uncover a horrifying secret and soon fall victim to seven vicious, blood-thirsty demons.
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Night Of The Punks
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Small town punk rockers "The Brain Deads" have their first out of town gig. Only the venue is deserted, the promoter is a creep, their bass player is missing, and the only kids in the audience are bloodthirsty monsters from hell.
It's gonna take a lot more than power chords and teenage angst to survive this night. Inspired by fun 80's classics like "The Return of the Living Dead" and "Night of the Demons."
It's gonna take a lot more than power chords and teenage angst to survive this night. Inspired by fun 80's classics like "The Return of the Living Dead" and "Night of the Demons."
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Not Even Death
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Synopsis
Living among zombies has become commonplace. Under threat of infection, humans are required to gun down the undead - even killing a loved one. Then there's David. Jackie, the love of his life, is infected. Unable to annihilate her, he keeps her chained in the basement. Bringing her tasty brainy morsels, he has managed to keep her satiated. There is hope that a cure is near in Germany but will it come in time?
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Obits
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Synopsis
Obits is an homage to the horror anthology movie. The film comprises four chapters; chapter 1 - 'The Pack' Life on the run in a world under siege from werewolf-like creatures. Chapter 2 'See No Evil' A blind man wakes up beside his dead wife. Chapter 3 'The Hood' A tale of retribution set in the deep south. Chapter 4 'Meredith' A father struggles with the problems of raising a daughter with an unusual appetite.
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Outcast
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Synopsis
Taking place in modern day Edinburgh, Scotland, OUTCAST unmasks an ancient Celtic society, where black magic and witchery exist. When a hunter with mythical powers is assigned to capture Mary and kill her son, two dark powers collide and a greater evil is unleashed.
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The Pack
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Synopsis
In the middle of a snowy no man's land, Charlotte picks up Max, a hitchhiker; they stop in a truck-stop restaurant, and when Max doesn't come back from the bathroom, Charlotte starts looking for him in vain. She decides to return during the night but gets kidnapped by the bartender, La Spack, who turns out to be Max's mother and needs to feed her kids, 'The pack', a bunch of blood lusting ghouls. Charlotte now faces a terrifying reality: these ghouls are already dead... and hungry. Alone and in the middle of nowhere, she quickly realizes... she's next on the menu!
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Phoebe
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Synopsis
Phoebe is a young, beautiful woman condemned to a life of
loneliness. She suffers from a rare condition that prevents her from being exposed to light, her only window to the outside world an Internet video blog. Despite her condition, she keeps a sunny disposition.
But when a mysterious visitor invades her home and threatens to expose her world to sunlight, she is forced to find shelter in the dark.
loneliness. She suffers from a rare condition that prevents her from being exposed to light, her only window to the outside world an Internet video blog. Despite her condition, she keeps a sunny disposition.
But when a mysterious visitor invades her home and threatens to expose her world to sunlight, she is forced to find shelter in the dark.
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Psych:9
Director(s)
Synopsis
A young woman (Sara Foster) with a troubled past takes a job at a recently closed down hospital. Working the nightshift alone she begins to experience a series of unsettling events that lead her to believe that the hospital may be connected to a number of recent murders in the area. To uncover the truth she will have to revisit the past behind the walls of Psych:9.
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The Psycho Legacy
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Synopsis
Shout! Factory presents THE PSYCHO LEGACY, the first documentary to unite and explore decades of Psycho movies in one place, revealing surprises and insights into what is considered the "grandfather of modern horror. Includes rare and never-before-seen interview footage with Anthony Perkins and dozens of interviews with the films cast, crew, writers and directors including Robert Loggia, Olivia Hussey, Henry Thomas, Diana Scarwid, Hilton Green, Tom Holland, Mick Garris, Richard Franklin and many more!
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Recollection
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Synopsis
A man awakens with no memory, finding himself in a freshly dug grave. Lost, injured and afraid, he struggles to get through a macabre lair, making shocking discoveries while desperately trying to escape from a man intent on killing him.
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Rogue River
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Synopsis
Mara sets off on a solitary journey to Oregon's Rogue River to scatter her father's remains. But all is not as it seems on the picturesque Rogue River. Mara's world soon devolves into a harrowing nightmare as she fights for survival in the dark and violent world of Jon and Lea. A nightmare shockingly unfolds into a spine-tingling crescendo of terror that will drag Mara into the most twisted recesses of the human psyche...
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Short Lease
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Synopsis
Maura Jameson visits a country house to perform a structural survey for the new estate agent. Upon finding a man hanging by his necktie in the foyer she calls the police; during the fifteen-minute wait for their arrival, she experiences in nail-biting detail the events that led to the man's death.
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St. Christophorus Roadkill
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Synopsis
Chris, a young lawyer, drives on a nightly road heading towards Hamburg. But his ride takes an unexpected turn as he witness a tragic accident. A crime, two sadistic police men and a bestial ranger: The angst-ridden Chris realizes, that this horrifying night won't be over soon.
This tremendously thrilling and fast-paced movie grabs you from the first minute and surprises as a spine-chilling shocker with some nasty black humor.- Not for the faint-hearted!
This tremendously thrilling and fast-paced movie grabs you from the first minute and surprises as a spine-chilling shocker with some nasty black humor.- Not for the faint-hearted!
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Stag Night
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Synopsis
Out on the town in New York to celebrate Mike's last night of freedom a group of friends attempt an all night bar crawl in search of some bachelor's action. But, when they board the last subway of the night to head downtown they take a premature exit at a deserted station that was closed years ago trapping them beneath the busy streets above. With mobile phones that don't have reception and a maze of tunnels that all look the same, they decided to walk the tracks in search of a way out. But deep in the tunnels, they witness a horrendous act of violence that terrifies them and places their lives in danger. While being haunted beneath the streets of New York City it begins to look like Mike's last night of freedom could very well be his last night ever.
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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Synopsis
Experience a world of terror and psychosis from the creator of horror, Edgar Allan Poe. As his madness slowly consumes him, watch Edgar stalk his unsuspecting victim and prey upon the evil vulture eye.
Set in 1842 Richmond, The Tell-Tale Heart comes to life in Edgar Allan Poe's real childhood mansion, Moldavia. Enjoy the thrills of this classic story while also absorbing bits and pieces of Poe's world an homage to the great American author.
Set in 1842 Richmond, The Tell-Tale Heart comes to life in Edgar Allan Poe's real childhood mansion, Moldavia. Enjoy the thrills of this classic story while also absorbing bits and pieces of Poe's world an homage to the great American author.
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Third Shift
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Synopsis
Larry works the night shift in a convenience store. He struggles with women and is miserable with his place in life, a life in which he abandoned another for and desperately misses. But before he can face those issues he must learn to embrace his new powers as a vampire in order to survive.
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Together
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Synopsis
A loving father hides his violent tendencies by working secretly as a professional thug. One day, determined to quiet down his noisy neighbor, he goes up to his apartment to beat him up. What he does not expect is that this place has been holding his secret...
and his worst nightmare.
and his worst nightmare.
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The Shrine
Director(s)
Synopsis
After a young American backpacker goes missing in Europe, a group of journalists link his disappearance to a remote village in Poland. They travel there hoping to get the story, but as they unravel the secrets behind this mysterious village, they are suddenly pursued by hostile locals. Unable to escape, they soon become the next victims of ritualistic human sacrifice. Forced into the gruesome reality of true survival horror, the journalists will discover that this village hides a much darker secret than they could ever imagine."
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Tucker & Dale VS Evil
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Synopsis
"A laugh-yourself-stupid movie about lovable hicks mistaken for TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE-type psychos by camping college kids. It does for massacre flicks what the 2004 spoof SHAUN OF THE DEAD did for zombie movies."
-USA Today
-USA Today
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Undocumented
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Synopsis
A small group of documentary filmmakers chronicle the trials and inequities faced by Mexican illegal immigrants. When they join a group of families illegally crossing the border to record the experience firsthand, their truck is pulled over and detained. What happens next plunges their group into unimaginable horror.
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United Monster Talent Agency
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Synopsis
You're likely already familiar with the classic monster films of Hollywood's golden age. Now, learn how tough it was to get those monsters to behave on camera!
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The White Face
Director(s)
Synopsis
A thrilling tale of love and jealousy, takes a supernatural turn when a crime of passion and greed becomes an inescapable nightmare. Filmed on location in the haunted Negresco Hotel in the south of France.
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Yellow Brick Road
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Synopsis
One morning in 1940, the entire population of Friar, New Hampshire walked north together up an unmarked trial and into the wilderness. They left behind their clothes, money, and essentials. Their dogs were tied to posts and left to starve. Many were later found frozen to death. Others were found slaughtered. But most were never found. In 2010, the coordinates for the 'YELLOWBRICKROAD' trailhead are declassified.
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You Are So Undead
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Synopsis
A teen vampire sex comedy.
Teenage MARY MARGARET no longer reflects in the mirror she let her vampire boyfriend Drew go all the wayand now she's undead! Her mom is going to so ground her.
Her plain, loyal best friend JO is shocked, and a little envious. But Drew is not the devoted boyfriend Mary Margaret thought he was ... and Jo's got a secret of her own.
Teenage MARY MARGARET no longer reflects in the mirror she let her vampire boyfriend Drew go all the wayand now she's undead! Her mom is going to so ground her.
Her plain, loyal best friend JO is shocked, and a little envious. But Drew is not the devoted boyfriend Mary Margaret thought he was ... and Jo's got a secret of her own.
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May 03, 2023
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Jan 10, 2023
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Dec 22, 2022
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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.
Festival
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.
Festival
Sep 25, 2019
SCREAMFEST Announces its 2019 second wave screenings and closing night film.
Festival
Sep 09, 2019
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Oct. 8-17, 2019
TCL Chinese 6 Theaters in Hollywood
September 9, 201
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.
Events
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
Events
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.
Article
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.
Festival
Oct 08, 2018
Screamfest is pleased to announce the 2018 screenplay competition semi-finalists, top five finalists and the winning screenplay.
Festival
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.
Festival
Oct 20, 2017
2017 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
“TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID” & “THE LAPACE’S DEMON” Among Top Winners
Festival
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.
Festival
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
Article
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
Article
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.
Festival
Dec 20, 2016
Fear was viral at the LA Premiere of Bedeviled on October 22, 2016 at the 16th annual Horror Festiva
Festival
Dec 08, 2016
The EXCLUSIVE Free Screening of Fox's THE EXORCIST, Inspired by the classic movie with DVD giveaways
Festival
Dec 07, 2016
Found Footage 3D made its Los Angeles premiere at Screamfest on October 26, 2016 in 3D!
Festival
Dec 02, 2016
Screamfest had an amazing six blocks of short films and one block of student short films premiering at the 2016 festival
Festival
Dec 01, 2016
The visually stunning film, HAPPY HUNTING celebrated its World Premiere at the 16th annual Screamfes
Festival
Nov 21, 2016
Murdering psychopath Mick Taylor (John Jarratt), one of the most terrifying killers ever depicted on
Festival
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.
Festival
Oct 20, 2014
The world premiere of Jen and Sylvia Soska’s feature See No Evil 2 took place October 15, 2014 at the TCL Chinese Theaters in Hollywood.
Festival
Oct 16, 2014
Have a look at some of the Screamfest Opening Night fun that took place on Tuesday October 14th, of
Festival
Sep 29, 2014
RAW FORCE (KUNG FU CANNIBALS) hosted by Eric Caidin of Hollywood Book & Poster
- 35mm - DVD Giveaway
Festival
Sep 09, 2014
14th ANNUAL ……………Screamfest Announces Shorts To Die For
Festival
Aug 26, 2014
Hollywood, CA., October 14 – 23rd, 2014 Screamfest®, from the festival that brought you such films as Trick ‘r Treat, Paranormal Activity, The Human Centipede and American Mary, announces the first wave and second wave of the 2014 festival.
Events
Aug 06, 2014
Want to attend a special screening of THE GUEST on August 10th?
Events
Aug 01, 2014
Join us for The Possession of Michael King hosted by Fangoria at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles.
Events
Jun 30, 2014
What a great time we had at our mixer at Delphine] in Hollywood, CA Thursday night. Check out our ph
Article
May 21, 2014
Look like a blood bath butcher at the grill this summer with a killer bloody Screamfest Apron.
Article
May 20, 2014
Grindstone Acquires Screamfest Alum Matt Eskandari’s “Game of Assassins” (The Gauntlet)
Events
Apr 25, 2014
What a wonderful evening we had at the FEARS & BEERS screening of Bride of Chucky with special guest Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif & Alexis Arquette, held at the sleek MGN Five Star Cinema in Glendale on April 24th.
Events
Apr 01, 2014
Oculus Pass Giveaway! Get your tickets now for this advanced screening.
Article
Nov 08, 2013
Congratulations to talented artist Stephane Le Brethon of Villeurbanne, France for creating the Talenthouse winning design of the 2013 Screamfest Horror Film Festival recyclable keepsake bag distributed at the Opening Night Party.
Article
Oct 24, 2013
Cheers to the winners of the 2013 Screamfest Horror Film Festival! They win a stunning Skull award, created by the legendary FX guru Stan Winston, plated in shimmering 24-carat gold.
Festival
Oct 09, 2013
The feature film Beneath opened the 13th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 8th, 2013 to a sold out crowd. Our Screamfest photographer Angelica Ulloa captured the excitement of Opening Night. Click on the link below to see all the festival photos.
Festival
Sep 24, 2013
Hollywood, CA., September 24, 2013 – Screamfest®, premiering films from around the world. Next Wave Screening Highlights at Screamfest 2013
Events
Sep 17, 2013
INVITES YOU AND A GUEST TO A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING
Story: In WE ARE WHAT WE ARE, a seemingly who
Festival
Sep 13, 2013
Hollywood, CA., September 13, 2013 – Screamfest®, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the LA Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits” kicks off its 13th annual event in Los Angeles on October 8 through October 17 at the Laemmle NoHo 7 (5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601).
Screamfest Announces Competitive Short Films
Hollywood, C
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Sep 07, 2013
Hollywood, CA., September 4, 2013 – Screamfest®, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the LA Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits” kicks off its 13th annual event in Los Angeles on October 8 through October 17 at the Laemmle NoHo 7 (5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601).
Hollywood, CA., September 4, 2013 ? Screamfest?,
Article
Sep 04, 2013
Calling all artist! Screamfest is collaborating with Talenthouse to have a designer create a killer design to be printed on our festival bags.
Festival
Aug 13, 2013
This year's SHORT film category just received an additional exciting prize award!!
SCREAMFEST LAUNCHPAD AWARD - Sponsored by U.K.'s Matador Pictures
Article
Jun 24, 2013
Screamfest sat down with Robert Englund to chat about his upcoming film FEAR CLINIC to be directed by Robert Hall. The film will star Robert Englund and Danielle Harris.
Events
Jun 13, 2013
It was a packed fun filled night at Skinny's Lounge last night. Thanks to the Son of a Bun food truck for the delicious food.
Festival
May 28, 2013
The screenplay deadline has been extended until JUNE 15TH due to this exciting news:
Article
May 14, 2013
Screamfest title THALE just completed its theatrical run in last month. It played in Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver, New York and Los Angeles.
Festival
Mar 15, 2013
Congratulations to the 2013 Screenplay Award Winner & Finalists.
Festival
Oct 22, 2012
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2012 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 22, 2012
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Screamfest Horror Film Festival! Winners receive a stunning Skull award, created by the legendary FX Guru Stan Winston, plated in shimmering 24-carat gold.
Festival
Oct 22, 2012
The feature film The Collection opened the 12th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 12th, 2012 to a sold out crowd. Our Screamfest photographer Angelica Ulloa captured the excitement of Opening Night. Click on the link below to see all the festival photos.
Festival
Oct 25, 2011
The feature film Sector 7 opened the 11th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 14th, 2011 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA.
Festival
Oct 24, 2011
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Win
Festival
Oct 18, 2010
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2010 screenplay competition
Festival
Oct 18, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS FESTIVAL WINNERS!
On Sunday, October 17th, 2010, Sean Decker along with
Festival
Oct 18, 2010
The feature film Night of the Demons opened the 10th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 8th, 2010 at the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA.
Festival
Oct 25, 2009
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2009 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 25, 2009
2009 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
“THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE” & “BEFORE THE FALL” Among Top Winners
Festival
Oct 20, 2008
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2008 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 20, 2008
2008 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
“SPLINTER” & “El Rey de la Montaña” Among Top Winners
Festival
Oct 20, 2008
The feature film The Tournament opened the 8th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 10th, 2008 at the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA.
Festival
Oct 20, 2008
The feature film The Tournament opened the 9th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 16th, 2009 at the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA.
Festival
Oct 22, 2007
The feature film Diary Of The Dead opened the7th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 12th, 2007 at the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA.
Festival
Oct 22, 2007
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2007 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 21, 2007
2007 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “ALONE” Among Top Winners
Festival
Oct 23, 2006
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2006 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 23, 2006
The feature film The Tripper opened the 6th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 13th, 2006 at the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA.
Festival
Oct 23, 2006
2006 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “Isolation & Frostbitten” Among Top Winners
Festival
Oct 24, 2005
The feature film Cruel World opened the 5th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 14th, 2005 at the Loews Universal Studios Cinemas at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, CA.
Festival
Oct 24, 2005
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2005 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 24, 2005
2005 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” & "Cookers" Among Top Winners
Festival
Oct 26, 2004
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2004 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 25, 2004
The feature film Cruel World opened the 4th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 15th, 2004 at the Loews Universal Studios Cinemas at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, CA.
Festival
Oct 25, 2004
2004 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “The Invisible” Among Top Winners
Festival
Oct 20, 2003
The feature film Spider-Man opened the 3rd annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 10th, 2003 at the LAEMMLE Theatre Fairfax 3 in Los Angeles, CA.
Festival
Oct 20, 2003
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2003 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 20, 2003
2003 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “ A Tale of Two Sisters” Among Top Winners
Festival
Oct 21, 2002
2002 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “Kolobos” Among Top Winners
Festival
Oct 20, 2002
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2002 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
Festival
Oct 20, 2002
The feature film The Exorcist opened the 2nd annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival held October 17th, 2002 at the LAEMMLE Theatre Fairfax 3 in Los Angeles, CA.
Festival
Oct 26, 2001
The first ever annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival was held October 24th, 2001 at the Vogue Theatre (6675 HOLLYWOOD BLVD.,) in Hollywood, CA.
Festival
Oct 26, 2001
2001 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “Fatal Kiss” Among Top Winners