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Shhh

Director(s)

Freddy Chávez Olmos & Shervin Shoghian

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Synopsis
Shhh is a fantasy/horror tale about an 8 year old boy, Guillermo, who uses his imagination to overcome his monstrous bully at night. Tired of being scared, Guillermo eventually takes matters into his own hands. Inspired by the lucid dreams of director Guillermo del Toro during childhood.
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The Rising

Director(s)

Sebastian Mattukat

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Synopsis
Anno 2057. Years ago, mankind's hubris has destroyed the earth's atmosphere. Survivors have retreated to bunkers deep underground. In THE RISING we follow the story of clone LE-E-003976 (LE-E). On a research mission in the toxic woods of the destroyed environment, he incidentally gets caught in the middle of an upcoming rebellion and thus learns about the dreadful truth of his destiny.
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Root of the Problem

Director(s)

Ryan Spindell

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Synopsis
Set in the candy-­colored world of 1950s suburbia, a reluctant young housewife suspects that the friendly neighborhood dentist is hiding a horrible secret but is it just the anesthesia at work or is there something more sinister hiding below the surface? Open up and say AHHHHHHHH!!!
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Resolution

Director(s)

Justin Benson & Aaron S. Moorhead

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Synopsis
Michael is committed to getting his best friend Chris to sober up and put his life back on track. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life quickly takes an unexpected turn as the two friends confront personal demons, the consequences of past actions, and forces beyond their control. Expertly balancing dark humor, heart, and thrills, Resolution is an utterly unique cinematic experience that defies genre classification.
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Prince of Darkness

Director(s)

John Carpenter

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Synopsis
A sinister secret has been kept in the basement of an abandoned Los Angeles church for many years. With the death of a priest belonging to a mysterious sect, another priest opens the door to the basement and discovers a vat containing a green liquid. The priest contacts a group of physics graduate students to investigate it. Unfortunately, they discover that the liquid contains the essence of Satan himself, and they also discover that he will release HIS father - an all-powerful Anti-God! The liquid later comes to life itself, turning some of the students into zombies as the Devil comes forward to release his father. Will these students be able to stop him?
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In tandem with the honoring of John Carpenter with a Career Achievement award and a 25th Anniversary Screening of PRINCE OF DARKNESS, Screamfest is celebrating the iconic films of the director through original art. 13 exclusive poster designs from around the globe have been commissioned based on his classic films. Each poster is 24"X 36" and part of a limited run of 50. As a longtime advocate of animals, the entire proceeds of the poster sale will go to The Humane Society of the United States. They will be on display and for sale for $50 each at the October 20th event at the LA Live Regal Cinema (1000 West Olympic Blvd., LA, CA). Those that would prefer to send in a direct donation to The Humane Society of the United States, should mail directly to: The Humane Society of the United States Los Angeles Office Attn: Screamfest 820 Moraga Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 Their IRS tax identification number is 53-0225390 To view this amazing artwork click HERE:
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Post Human

Director(s)

Jennifer Wai-Yin Luk & Cole Drumb

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Synopsis
Set in an adrenalized future of espionage, assassins, and out of control super science, PostHuman follows a genius hacker and his dog as they help an enigmatic young woman to free the remaining test subject of a black ops ESP test lab.
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Outpost Black Sun

Director(s)

Steve Barker

Director
Synopsis
The year is 1945, the closing stages of WWII, and a German scientist is working on a frightening new technology that has the power to create an immortal Nazi army. Flash forward to present day, and a NATO task force is deployed to Eastern Europe, where a sinister enemy is mercilessly killing everything in its path. But this is no ordinary foe…it is a super-human army of zombie Nazi Stormtroopers. Defying overwhelming odds, a small band of soldiers venture deep behind enemy lines to uncover the source of this evil power and prevent the rise of the Fourth Reich.
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The Other Side

Director(s)

Alex & Oli Santoro

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Synopsis
When a fresh-faced nanny arrives at her new job on a creaky farm in the English countryside, caretaker James is struggling to provide for his family and Rachel is unable to cope with the demands of her newborn baby. As night falls on the secluded farmhouse, a sinister intruder invades the property, unraveling a night of gruesome bloodshed and unprecedented terror. Who is behind it? What do they want? Can anybody escape alive?
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Other

Director(s)

Daniel DelPurgatorio

Director
Synopsis
Patrick is a brilliant doctor in an obsessive race to alter his own grim prognosis. During a series of unconventional experiments, he discovers a scientific loophole unlike anything he had ever imagined. In pursuit of this dark prize, Patrick will risk everything to ensure he sees his experiment to the end...even if it means accepting the sinister results.
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Odokuro

Director(s)

Aurelio Voltaire

Director
Synopsis
The skeleton of a Sumatran Rat Monkey comes to life in a room full of cursed objects in this Gothic, Sci-fi tale with a Twilight zone twist. Animated by MTV and SYFY channel veteran Voltaire and narrated by Electro-Rock legend, Gary Numan.
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Nightmare Factory

Director(s)

Donna Davies

Director
Synopsis
In 1989, Greg Nicotero quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific make-up effects studios in the world. Nightmare Factory delves inside the high-stakes world of special FX make-up and creature design through the eyes of one of the industry's key players.
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Killer Kart

Director(s)

James Feeney

Director
Synopsis
An evil grows, hiding in plain sight. We never give it a second thought, as it carries our groceries and holds our children. Just four wheels and a basket, but forged of aluminum in the fires of hell. Fueled by years of pain and neglect, tonight, it will strike, and the closing crew of a small-town grocery store will be thrust into the fight of their lives against the monstrous devastation of… The Killer Kart!
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