2024 Screamfest Nola Film Guide
2024 Films
Nola Film Guide
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At the tail end of a funeral service, a woman begins to suspect there's something wrong with her father's urn...
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The Baby
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A pregnant woman’s obsession with motherhood spirals as she becomes fixated on another mother and her young son.
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Beach Logs Kill
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BEACH LOGS KILL is a surrealist daydream-slash-nightmare set in the heightened reality of a teen girl’s mind – a girl who has a burning crush on the school’s celebrated star quarterback, also a girl. The film is a hallucinogenic exploration of the age-old question that frequently complicates a young queer person’s life – do I want to be them, or be inside of them? The answer is not so cut-and-dry, and neither is life, and neither is this film.
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Behold: Donna
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Tv show host Donna Gérbage lives with the unfortunate ability to see threatening messages in everything she reads from an unknown entity that wants to harm her. She ignores the issue until it affects the premiere of her sketch comedy show Trash Tv. So, she seeks the help of a mysterious eye doctor, Dr. Visiam, who inadvertently makes things worse.
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Big Axe
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A small town gas station cashier offers to split a half million dollar lottery prize with her best friend if he helps her dispose of a customer's body.
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Blind Spot
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After a tragic car accident, Jennifer struggles to find absolution and understand the mysterious presence in her house.
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Blood Orange Tree
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A conspiracy theorist believes he’s uncovered a plot where people are being systematically replaced, but the more he digs, the closer he gets to the terrifying truth.
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Clay
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When a shapeshifter's chance encounter with a long-lost
friend goes awry, the shapeshifter secretly enrolls in the
same art course to rebuild their connection, no matter
the cost.
friend goes awry, the shapeshifter secretly enrolls in the
same art course to rebuild their connection, no matter
the cost.
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Dead Flesh
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A young boxer confronts long festering criticisms hidden inside the ring.
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El Jacho: A Puerto Rican Urban Legend
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“EL JACHO” comes to life as a love letter and testament to the slasher horror genre that was highly popular in the ‘70s & ‘80s. Witness the terrifying Puerto Rican legend of a supernatural killer looking to purge its sins through its victims.
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ELSE (screens with short film Reverence)
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Anx has just met Cass when a mysterious virus breaks out: everywhere, people’s bodies are merging with objects. Stuck in their apartment, the couple must face this dreadful threat.
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Fishmonger
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In this supernatural dark comedy, a pathetic Irish fishmonger must survive a sex pact with an ancient fish creature in order to save his mother's soul from burning in hell.
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Hell Is A Teenage Girl
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Every Halloween, the small town of Springboro is terrorized by its resident SLASHER – a masked serial killer who targets sinful teenagers that break ‘The Rules of Horror’ – don’t drink, don’t do drugs, and don’t have sex! At the center of it all is Parker Campbell, the Slasher’s estranged biological daughter. In an attempt to make things right with the town and clear her family name, Parker sets out on a life-or-death mission in hopes of ending his reign of terror once and for all…
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Hotline
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A young woman (Paris Berelc) is manning the night shift at a mental health crisis call centre, when she starts to get harassed in increasingly terrifying ways by one of her callers. ‘HOTLINE’ is a chilling homage to the classic 70’s horror ‘WHEN A STRANGER CALLS’
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Inked
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After Dylan’s father passes away in prison, her attempts to honor his memory become eerily dark when, with the help of her close friend Bruno, she decides to tattoo her father’s ashes into her skin. However, what was supposed to be a sentimental tribute quickly turns sinister as Dylan learns the truth of her tattoo and the malevolent secret it holds.
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THE MEETING SPOT
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A skeptical science major scours the streets of New York City, searching for proof of the afterlife.
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New Followers
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Four travel Influencers embark on New Zealand’s most famous hike, the Milford Track. Found footage reveals rivalry and jealousy turns to desperation and fear when they discover they are part of someone else’s film.
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Wes Craven's New Nightmare - 30th Anniversary Screening
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A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?
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Next Show in 90 Minutes
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A routine both natural and unnatural unfolds in the heart of one of America's most cherished landscapes. Inspired by the films of Dan O' Bannon and John Carpenter and the artwork of Mike Ploog, William Stout, and Simon Stalenhag Content Warning: This film contains mild body horror and brief violence.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street - 40th Anniversary Screening
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Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams, in which if they die, it kills them in real life.
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One Happy Customer
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Set in the red-light district of a heightened world that mischievously blends live action and animation, One Happy Customer follows the daily routine of an older sex worker. Luring clients in, snatching up their cash, and using her special trick to leave them satisfied—and more importantly, to get them out of her hair as quickly as possible. She’s listless, even bored.
It’s business as usual, until one customer—an old, seemingly decrepit man—arrives looking for something more. And he’s got a trick or two of his own to impress the woman who’s seen it all.
It’s business as usual, until one customer—an old, seemingly decrepit man—arrives looking for something more. And he’s got a trick or two of his own to impress the woman who’s seen it all.
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Rare Medium
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Rare Medium is a bloodless horror-comedy about a straightforward spiritual possession hijacked by murderous cannibals. When Dave, a grieving everyman, hires Gus, a maybe-too-legit spiritual medium, to contact his recently deceased girlfriend, their session starts off hopeful but soon starts to smell off. Twist after relentless twist propel them on a psychological thrill ride driven by an inter-dimensional Bonnie and Clyde, without ever leaving Gus' office. A simple recipe yielding complex results.
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The Shadow of Dawn
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An incorporeal Shadow takes up a dangerous adventure through a mystical forest, fancy castle and dream world to save her frivolous owner from a cursed Beast.
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SPEAK WITH THE DEAD
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In 1850 The Fox sisters hold a seance for a wealthy couple who want to call on their deceased son's spirit to give them closure. When the girls' parlor tricks backfire, the audience begins to catch on.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 50th Anniversary Screening
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A 50th anniversary celebration screening of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 4K with Q &A with actor Allen Danziger kicks off the annual Screamfest NOLA Horror Film Festival at the Broad Theatres.
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Photo ops with the van from the movie available for purchase! Allen Danziger will be available before/after the screening for autograph signings and photo ops.
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Photo ops with the van from the movie available for purchase! Allen Danziger will be available before/after the screening for autograph signings and photo ops.
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
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The Trip
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Luna, Max and Zoe are on a girls getaway in the desert to do some much needed unwinding and unplugging from the world. After hanging poolside all day, Zoe and Max convince Luna to take psychedelic mushrooms with them to help expand their minds. But when the shrooms begin to take greater effect, Luna's anxieties about climate change and human nature are unearthed, shifting the tide of the trip. As they spiral deeper into a bad trip, each woman finds herself having to confront her inner darkness and anxieties in corporeal forms of hallucinated horrors.
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There's Someone At Your Door
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When an invisible intruder begins appearing on camera, a young woman's quiet Halloween night becomes a nightmarish struggle to survive as she is forced to learn: what you can't see will hurt you.
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They Whisper
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A young boy emerges from a coma after a fall down an abandoned mine shaft. His family is confronted by dark, threatening spirits and the possibility that the child in their home might no longer be their son.
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Thirst Trap
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Lizzie doesn’t believe in vampires—until she becomes one. Burdened by a new kind of thirst, Lizzie realizes that men on dating apps are easy prey … but the more she feeds, the emptier she feels. Thirst Trap is a horror comedy about the isolation of modern dating and the value of connections forged beyond a screen.
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Wake
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With a hurricane raging outside their hospital, two nurses have one last job before evacuating: stow the "dead-on-arrival" corpse of a young girl in the downstairs morgue before the building floods. But the corpse quickly reveals itself to be more than it seems.
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Washed Up
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Mike, an expectant father, has decided to leave behind his life of thievery. He is convinced by his best friend and partner in crime, Aaron, to join him on one last job, a simple robbery of a local car wash. When everything starts to go wrong, Mike is forced to make a choice between his old friend and his new life.
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Festival
Oct 23, 2024
New Orleans, LA (October 20, 2024) - Screamfest® NOLA, celebrating its 7th annual festival in New Orleans, is excited to announce their 2024 award winners. The festival took place October 18 to 20, 2024 at the Broad Theaters.
Festival
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.
Festival
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.
Events
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
Events
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
Festival
Oct 24, 2023
Congratulations to the winners from Screamfest NOLA 2023! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the films this weekend!
Festival
Oct 23, 2023
We're excited to present the winners of the 2023 Competition at the 23rd annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
Article
Oct 06, 2023
Congratulations to all the finalists in the Screamfest 2023 screenplay competition! The winning screenplay will be announced on October. 19th, 2023.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Events
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.
Events
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.
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
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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
Events
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
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Oct 30, 2016
America's largest and longest running horror movie festival, Screamfest, awarded the top movies, fil
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Oct 20, 2016
Congratulations to our 2016 Screenplay Winner and Finalist!
WINNER
Plum Island by Matthew Lee Bla
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 25, 2016
Central Intelligence will open the 20th annual American Black Film Festival on June 15 in Miami.
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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.
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Oct 24, 2015
Screamfest Horror Film Festival runs for ten days in October and although films are the main attract
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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.
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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.
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Oct 23, 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Screenplay Award Winner & Finalists.
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Oct 19, 2015
The feature film Condemned premiered on Sunday October 18th, 2015 at Screamfest.
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Oct 17, 2015
Feast had its 10 year anniversary at Screamfest on Friday October 16th, 2015.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Sep 03, 2015
SEPTEMBER 03, 2015 10:00am PT by Borys Kit from Hollywood Reporter.
The scary movie will close out t
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Jul 14, 2015
Enter for your chance to RSVP for tickets to the INTO THE FURTHER 4D experience (while supplies last
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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,
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Dec 21, 2014
Take a peek at the closing night awards ceremony & reception that took place Wednesday October 22nd.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nov 10, 2014
"GirlHouse" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Monday October 20th at Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
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Nov 06, 2014
"The Creep Behind the Camera" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Sunday October 19th at Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
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Nov 03, 2014
"I Survived a Zombie Holocaust" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Saturday October 18th at Screamfest Horror Film Festival.
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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.
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Oct 31, 2014
"The House at the End of Time" winner of the Best Picture and Best Director award this year
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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.
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Oct 31, 2014
Screamfest "Dark Was the Night" Premiere-- Black Carpet and Q&A on Thursday October 16th at Screamfest.
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Oct 24, 2014
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2014 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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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.
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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.
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Oct 16, 2014
Have a look at some of the Screamfest Opening Night fun that took place on Tuesday October 14th, of
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Sep 29, 2014
RAW FORCE (KUNG FU CANNIBALS) hosted by Eric Caidin of Hollywood Book & Poster
- 35mm - DVD Giveaway
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Sep 09, 2014
14th ANNUAL ……………Screamfest Announces Shorts To Die For
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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.
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Aug 06, 2014
Want to attend a special screening of THE GUEST on August 10th?
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Aug 01, 2014
Join us for The Possession of Michael King hosted by Fangoria at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles.
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Jun 30, 2014
What a great time we had at our mixer at Delphine] in Hollywood, CA Thursday night. Check out our ph
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May 21, 2014
Look like a blood bath butcher at the grill this summer with a killer bloody Screamfest Apron.
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May 20, 2014
Grindstone Acquires Screamfest Alum Matt Eskandari’s “Game of Assassins” (The Gauntlet)
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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.
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Apr 01, 2014
Oculus Pass Giveaway! Get your tickets now for this advanced screening.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 24, 2013
Hollywood, CA., September 24, 2013 – Screamfest®, premiering films from around the world. Next Wave Screening Highlights at Screamfest 2013
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Sep 17, 2013
INVITES YOU AND A GUEST TO A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING
Story: In WE ARE WHAT WE ARE, a seemingly who
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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?,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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May 28, 2013
The screenplay deadline has been extended until JUNE 15TH due to this exciting news:
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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.
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Mar 15, 2013
Congratulations to the 2013 Screenplay Award Winner & Finalists.
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Oct 22, 2012
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2012 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 24, 2011
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Win
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Oct 18, 2010
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2010 screenplay competition
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Oct 18, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS FESTIVAL WINNERS!
On Sunday, October 17th, 2010, Sean Decker along with
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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.
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Oct 25, 2009
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2009 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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Oct 25, 2009
2009 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
“THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE” & “BEFORE THE FALL” Among Top Winners
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Oct 20, 2008
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2008 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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Oct 20, 2008
2008 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
“SPLINTER” & “El Rey de la Montaña” Among Top Winners
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 22, 2007
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2007 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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Oct 21, 2007
2007 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “ALONE” Among Top Winners
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Oct 23, 2006
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2006 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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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.
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Oct 23, 2006
2006 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “Isolation & Frostbitten” Among Top Winners
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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.
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Oct 24, 2005
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2005 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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Oct 24, 2005
2005 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” & "Cookers" Among Top Winners
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Oct 26, 2004
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2004 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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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.
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Oct 25, 2004
2004 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “The Invisible” Among Top Winners
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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.
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Oct 20, 2003
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2003 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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Oct 20, 2003
2003 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “ A Tale of Two Sisters” Among Top Winners
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Oct 21, 2002
2002 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “Kolobos” Among Top Winners
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Oct 20, 2002
Screamfest is pleased to announce the Winner of our 2002 screenplay competition. Congratulations!
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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.
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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.
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Oct 26, 2001
2001 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “Fatal Kiss” Among Top Winners