Screamfest Horror Film Festival Announces 25th Year Lineup
The Screamfest Horror Film Festival, proudly known as the oldest horror film festival in the U.S., has unveiled its program for the upcoming 25th edition. The event is scheduled to run from October 7 to October 16 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
The festival will kick off with the premiere of BT Meza’s “Affection,” featuring Jessica Rothe. The movie revolves around Ellie, a woman plagued by a mysterious condition that causes her memory to reset repeatedly. With each reset, she struggles to recognize her own husband and daughter, while also experiencing eerie glimpses of a life she doesn’t recall.
Adding to the festival’s unique attractions, attendees will have the chance to engage in an exclusive gameplay screening of Clive Barker’s “Hellraiser: Revival.” This survival horror action game, developed by Saber Interactive, brings players into the chilling universe of the “Hellraiser” series, confronting them with the iconic villain Pinhead. Doug Bradley, celebrated for his portrayal of Pinhead, returns to the franchise after two decades.
Festival founder Rachel Belofsky expressed her enthusiasm about the festival, “We are thrilled to welcome back the aficionados of horror to Screamfest as we celebrate our 25th edition, featuring a fresh array of terrifying tales from across the globe,” she stated in a press release.
Below is the complete list of this year’s screenings at the 25th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival:
World Premieres
Title: “ANSWR”
Director: Stephen Kay
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Title: “Big Baby”
Director: Spider One
Title: “Pitfall”
Director: James Kondelik
Title: “Shed”
Director: Steven J. Mihaljevich
Title: “Affection”
Director: BT Meza
North American Premieres
Title: “The Dollmaker”
Director: José María Cicala
Title: “The Red Mask”
Director: Ritesh Gupta
Title: “Sword of Vengeance”
Director: Nemanja Ceranic
Title: “CognAitive”
Director: Tommy Savas
U.S. Premieres
Title: “The Devil Whispered My Name”
Directors: Emilia Cotella and John Mathis
Title: “Jimmy”
Director: David-Jan Bronsgeest
West Coast Premieres
Title: “Appofeniacs”
Director: Chris Marrs Piliero
Title: “Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon”
Director: Jason Lei Howden
Title: “Dolly”
Director: Rod Blackhurst
Title: “Influencers”
Director: Kurtis David Harder
Title: “Meat Kills”
Director: Martijn Smits
Los Angeles Premieres
Title: “Dooba Dooba”
Director: Ehrland Hollingsworth
Notable Shorts
Title: “Devil’s Prism” (LA Premiere)
Director: Kika Magalhães
Title: “The Mortician’s Daughter”
Director: Elwood Quincy Walker
Title: “The Sequence” (World Premiere)
Director: Joe Bandelli
This extensive lineup promises an exhilarating blend of premieres and exclusive screenings, poised to captivate horror enthusiasts and cinephiles alike.
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