Los Angeles County Premieres at Screamfest
The first public screening of the film in Los Angeles County.
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The Dionaea House
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Synopsis
While preparing a funeral service for her recently deceased younger brother, a grieving young woman discovers that the house he lived in up until his death harbors a disturbing secret that threatens to entrap anyone who becomes aware of its existence. Based on the terrifying online phenomenon from writer Eric Heisserer (Arrival, Bird Box, Lights Out).
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The Desolation Prize
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Synopsis
With only the ghost of the man he killed years before to keep him company, Jake lives an isolated life. He rarely goes outside, and his groceries are delivered to him. Fearful that this unwanted spirit will continue to humiliate and terrorize him in public, he has structured his life around a lonely and bleak existence. Eventually, his dark situation is illuminated by the arrival of Bobbi, a fresh-faced prairie girl whose job it is to deliver him groceries. The two of them spark up a friendship and eventually commit to an intimate one. At first, it seems this lifts Jake’s mood and unlock a long dormant optimism. But it isn’t long at all before the hateful spirit of Dudley, who is determined to keep Jake miserable redirects his gaze toward Bobbi. She is followed to a second job in a vintage clothing store where her warm exuberance for the thrilling city is quickly quashed into a haunting hysteria of menacing mannequins and possessed sweaters. What results is a nightmarish cat and mouse game where the only winner of The Desolation Prize will be Jake.
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Dead Teenager Seance
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Synopsis
A group of dead teenagers spending their after-lives in Limbo decides to wreak vengeance upon their killer by summoning him to the world of the dead.
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DEAD PACKET
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Synopsis
On the eve of his record breaking 444th on-screen death, veteran Hong Kong actor Richard, forsakes a long lasting Chinese superstition - challenging the Chinese demon 祟 (Sui) to come and devour his soul.
Starring Hong Kong legend Richard Ng, this film was shot over 2 days in Hong Kong.
Starring Hong Kong legend Richard Ng, this film was shot over 2 days in Hong Kong.
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The Crying Boy
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Synopsis
Andrea visits deceased painter Arganti's house to investigate his cursed pantings of the crying kids, among them The Crying Boy.
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Countryside
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Synopsis
An old and dilapidated house in the countryside. A solitary and gloomy-looking man wandering around. A frail and angelic girl locked up in a room. A piece of human flesh forgotten near the well...
That is what a young tramp will discorver beyond sacrifice...
That is what a young tramp will discorver beyond sacrifice...
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The Burden
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Synopsis
A young woman visits her boyfriend's family home. There, she learns about a sinister history with his creepy neighbor and soon, all kinds of skeletons come out of the closet.
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Le Blizzard
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Synopsis
Second World War. Marie wakes up wounded and disoriented in the middle of a blizzard. In front, a mysterious forest separates her from her daughter.
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Bad Hair
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Synopsis
Insecure and balding LEO (35) has closed himself in his apartment to try hair growth liquid for fixing up his looks. The liquid causes a series of grotesque metamorphoses with his skin and hair and as Leo tries to get his bodily changes under control the evening quickly turns into chaos.
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A Night at the Table
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Synopsis
A mother prepares food for a seemingly normal family night dinner, but as the conversation between her and her kids grow more peculiar, tension mounts between the three, unveiling a lurking threat at the table.
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Zwart
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Synopsis
When a slightly naive costplay-fan gives up a tad too much personal information during verification questions on his computer, he receives a fully customised invitation from his OS in return. After accepting the offer his OS takes over his computer, forcing Ronnie to do everything in his power to keep his dark desires a secret for his approaching wife.
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Warm Blood
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Synopsis
While in solitary confinement, a female prisoner is taunted with photos of her crime. She reminisces about her violent gruesome acts. She clings to those treasured moments to remain in bliss during isolation.