Friday, May 15, 2026

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• 10:00 am: Terror Shorts Block

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Come the Nightfall (23 mins/CA) A wealthy licentious offers a lift to a beautiful femme fatale in the middle of a deserted road with a shocking aftermath. Directed by Tom Michaels

 

A Hand to Hold (15 mins/United Kingdom) Moira, an elderly Irish woman, finds herself literally attached to her deceased husband Patrick. When his hand refuses to let go after death, it leads to increasingly grotesque events. Everyone in the couple’s orbit, from their daughter to the local doctor, a farmer, a priest, and a Satanist, all try to intervene with horrific consequences. Directed by Philip Clyde-Smith

 

The Provider (16 mins/GA) A 19th Century nuclear family loses their home in a fire and attempt to rebuild their lives in the woods. When the family moves in with a new relative, the husband and father ventures into the vast forest in search of a new home's foundation. Instead he is confronted with a cannibalistic entity and a hellish decision. Family dynamics and bonds unravel as truths uncovered and promises betrayed. Directed by Rebecca Newman

 

Infestation (15 mins/CA) Jason, a man burdened with the care of his abusive, dementia ridden mother, takes a job as an exterminator. He steals something from his client, who turns out to be a witch, and suffers the consequences. Directed by David Calbert

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance 

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• 12:00 pm: Feature Film

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Devour - SC PREMIERE (73 mins/GA) A struggling all female metal band called “The Virginia Bitches” gets ripped off by a concert promoter. Seeking help they come across a group of cannibals headed by a infamous warlock in the small remote town of Crimson City but get a surprise when they find out the girls have a specific taste for blood.. Directed by Scott Bradley Hansen

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Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance 

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• 2:00 pm: Creature Shorts Block

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Firecrow (20 mins/Canada) Two farm workers are tasked with moving a cryptic scarecrow one day, which unbeknownst to them, has been afflicted with a powerful curse. Directed by Markham Samuels

 

Nail-Biter (18 mins/CA) On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, anxious nail-biter Amy Heller confronts her overbearing mother about their so-called family curse, a finger-devouring creature that preys on those who bite their nails, just as the monster arrives to claim her as its next victim. Directed by Joseph Burch

 

Nightfall  (14 mins/NY) An estranged couple fights to save their daughter from deadly dinosaurs as night falls. When her inhaler is lost in the chaos and her asthma worsens, they’re forced into a desperate race for survival, confronting both the creatures and the past that tore their family apart. Directed by Anthony Feliciano

 

Of Creature and Man  (8 mins/CA) A grizzled veteran of an ancient monster-hunting order infiltrates the house of a mad scientist to seek out and destroy his creation. Directed by Andrew Kadikian

 

Black Fog (9 mins/China) Trapped alone in the wilderness, a mother and daughter must survive being hunted by a mysterious beast. Directed by Jud Willmont, Nicholas Z. Scott

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

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• 4:00 pm: Feature Film

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The Fright Stuff - SC PREMIERE  (72 mins/IL) This documentary follows the life and times of the haunted attraction industry in the United States - the history, the people, the lasting imprint it’s had on the culture.. Directed by Mike Meyer

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

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• 6:00 pm: WTF? Shorts Block

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Into The Static (6 mins/CA)  Harry Loving is obsessed with his life-simulation video game, especially his digital companion, Delilah. As he loses touch with reality, the game starts playing Harry. Now, he must choose between the real world and disappearing forever into a pixelated fantasy with Delilah. Directed by The Burbank Brothers
 

Tick (14 mins/MA)  Rebecca finds rashes on her and her husband's bodies.  Suspecting they’re infected with tick-borne illness. As Rebecca and Jonathan’s denial blooms, so do their mysterious symptoms. And as time distorts, Rebecca begins to transform... Directed by Sam Permar

 

LaVey (11 mins/GA) Through the lens of it’s protagonist’s social media output, LaVey chronicles the unraveling of a rising influencer, Sam, after she enters into a partnership with an emerging brand of enigmatic origin. Over the course of a summer in Manhattan, Sam’s followers bear witness to the mounting and mysterious hold enacted over her life by her new benefactors.Directed by C.F. Davis

 

The Celebration (19 mins/ME) When a college babysitter takes a last-minute job in a quiet Maine town, she discovers the house is haunted not by dolls but by two masked killers an unholy pair bound by blood, ritualistic games, and relentless pursuit. Directed by Jacek Wladyslaw Kudas

 

Channel 02 (7 mins/CO) In the quiet town of Winona Falls, three teenage friends gather in the Harris family basement to repair a broken CRT television. What starts as a simple fix quickly turns unsettling when the static on Channel 2 begins to carry something familiar – something personal. Directed by Kennon Fleisher

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

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• 7:45 pm: Feature Film

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The Pitchfork Retreat - SC PREMIERE  (95 mins/IN) Three people arrive on a private island for a horror writer's retreat where they are each hell-bent on winning a life-changing competition. That is until they tap into their inner demons which causes everything to spiral down on them. Directed by Gregory Van Voorhis, Nicole Van Voorhis

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• 9:45 pm: Feature Film

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Hollow Lake - SC PREMIERE  (99 mins/NV) A relaxing weekend at their remote lake house appears to be the perfect remedy for stressed newlyweds Max and Baker. When Baker suggests that they use the getaway to finally pursue an illicit encounter he's been pressuring, Max reluctantly agrees, hoping it will add a much needed spark to their relationship. What results is an unimaginable blood soaked nightmare and will require unthinkable measures if they want to survive. Directed by Troy Escamilla

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Everyone is invited to join us at Hendrix Roof Top for an official unofficial after party take over!  Have a few drinks and mix and mingle with the filmmakers and attendees.  Hendrix is located at 1649 Msin Street, Suite 200, Columbia SC 29201

 

End Day 1

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

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• 10:00 am: Thriller Shorts Block

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Trad (12 mins/CA) A struggling influencer reluctantly pivots to tradwife content to dig her husband out of a financial hole and soon becomes trapped by the increasingly disturbing demands of her viral persona. Directed by Dave Bekerman

 

Blood Stone (9 mins/NY) Amelia's estranged mother shows up one night possessed by a familial spirit and intent on taking revenge. Directed by Robert Gregson

 

They’re in the Water (12 mins/AZ) Retired shark hunter CLARKE learns a nearby nuclear plant sank in the ocean. When his deckhand MARTY spots a shadow outside, fellow fisherman MCCOY arrives, claiming his boat was sunk by a shark. Suspicious, Clarke interrogates him, tensions mounting until something worse tries to break inside... Directed by Bennett Kim

 

Efflorescence (14 mins/CA) On the night she’s set to meet her vegan boyfriend’s friends, LaLa finds herself transforming into a carnivorous human plant after eating flowers she picked out at a store. As her metamorphosis spirals out of control, she must find a way to keep her instincts in check before dinner takes a deadly turn.

 

Sublet (14 mins/Australia) Set in London, in a busy share house full of Australians, Sublet examines the tension and unease of sharing your home with a complete stranger. The film explores the fragile boundary between real danger and perceived threat, posing the question: how do you respond when you feel unsafe, and what happens when fear drives you to act?  Directed by James Nolan

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 12:00 pm: Feature Film

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Severed Road- SC PREMIERE (85 mins/CA): As a couple goes missing during a weekend mountain getaway, their friends start the search. Clues in the woods point to someone or something that feasts on human flesh. The survivors desperately try to escape the mountain, but a terrifying night in the woods is the least of their problems. No matter where they go, HE is there.

It’s his mountain...you’ve been warned. Directed by Benjamin L. Brown

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 2:00 pm: Slasher Shorts Block

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Dead Land (19 mins / TN) A group of close-knit 20-somethings drag their grieving friend to a mysterious haunted house attraction, and as the night unfolds, she is forced to face the nightmares of her past.  Directed by Mila Vilaplana

 

Laundromat (6 mins/MI) A young woman decides to do her laundry at night. Unfortunately for her, she chose the wrong laundromat. Directed by 

Erik Martinelli

 

G(L)ORY DAYS (27 mins/ ?): Hulk and Turtleneck have visited the same cabin for decades to rest, relax, and relive their youths… as two of the most infamous slashers to ever wield a knife! But when the lookalike daughter of one of their victims shows up with her girlfriend to get closure, the guys come out of retirement one last time to offer anything but “healing.” Directed by Cory DeMeyers

 

These Colors Don’t Run (10 mins/GA) A camp counselor struggles to escape from a masked killer whose emotions are on display for all to see. Directed by Chris Ethridge

 

MascLooking (9 mins/CA) After two friends banter over the pros and cons of using Grindr, one is left chatting with a mysterious stranger. And he's getting closer... Directed by Jonathan Brandon Hammond

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Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 4:00 pm: Feature Film

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Looky-Loo 2 - SC PREMIERE  (80 mins/IN) The faceless killer who shocked the world with his debut returns with even grander ambitions. After his first film goes viral, the Looky-loo killer sets out to create a chillingly personal documentary starring his next victims. He stalks, films, and murders them, capturing their lives and deaths in excruciating detail. As public fascination grows and true-crime fans become disturbingly enthralled, he targets an aspiring filmmaker who may be his most compelling subject yet. But with rising notoriety comes greater risk, and completing his twisted masterpiece without being caught may be his toughest challenge. Directed by Jason Zink

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 6:30 pm: Laugh Your Head Off Shorts Block

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Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other (7 mins/CA) After nearly 30 years as roommates, Bart and Bobbi's resentment escalates into a lethal showdown. Directed by Aaron Barrocas

 

Total Party Kill (17 mins/ CA) When an all-female TTRPG group uncovers a sinister demonic presence hidden within one of their game’s miniatures, their fantasy adventure spirals into a terrifying battle for survival—where the stakes are all too real. Directed by Alan Sanchez

 

My Severed Arm (10 mins/CA) A woman tries to escape a serial killer using DIY videos, but the internet won’t stop trying to sell her things first. Directed by Casey de Fremery

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The Christmas Hitlist: (17 mins/GA) When Christmas runs over budget, Santa gets orders from the North Pole’s Godfather to cut costs—by cutting down believers. What follows is a twisted holiday bloodbath filled with elves, ornaments, and offbeat murders in this cheerfully deranged dark comedy. Directed by Jonathan Andrew Nettleton

 

Over The River and Through the Woods (15 mins/PA) A young woman visits her grandmother’s house to meet grandma’s new boyfriend—who turns out to be a twenty-six year old man with questionable motives and a cryptic backstory. Directed by Graham Burrell

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 8:00 pm: Feature Film
   

The Barn Part III - SC PREMIERE (95 mins/PA): Years after the events of 'The Barn Part II', the group is still left in fear that the evil three might come back to finish the harvest once and for all.. Directed by Justin M. Seaman

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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Everyone is invited to join us at Hendrix Roof Top for an official unofficial after party take over!  Have a few drinks and mix and mingle with the filmmakers and attendees.  Hendrix is located at 1649 Msin Street, Suite 200, Columbia SC 29201
 

End Day 2

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Sunday, May 17, 2026​

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• 10:00 am: Oh My GOD! Shorts Block

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Xarax (13 mins/India) A young priest visits a convent in Mumbai where a brutal exorcism has failed - what he finds inside is not just a demon, but a mirror to his own darkest desires. Directed by Salil Jason Fernandez

 

Vessel (9 mins/MI) A young woman is offered up as a vessel for demon possession, against her will, in order to fulfill an ancient covenant and continue her family's prosperity. Directed by Jacob Thomas McCaw

 

And They Shall Handle Serpents (6 mins/MA) A deranged takeout delivery driver, hoping to lead the wayward home to the Father, makes a terrifying adjustment to their orders. Directed by Stuart Valberg

 

Christian Woman (14 mins/TX) A vampire confesses her sins as they recount the night they were turned. Directed by Austin Koch

 

The Three Sisters of Abraxas (7 mins/CA) Trapped in a remote Airbnb, a man discovers that the three missionaries at his door aren't just selling salvation—they're delivering him to something cosmic and incomprehensible. Directed by Kamran Rathod

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 11:30 am: Feature Film

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The Boy From Below - SC PREMIERE (97 mins/KY): A Horror Movie Nerd must put her genre knowledge to the test as she faces off against a psychopath from Carpenter Falls' jaded history who is hell bent on living out his own Horror Movie Fantasies.. Directed by Tory Jones

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 1:30 pm: Homegrown Horror Shorts Block

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Can I Come In? (10 mins/SC): At the dawn of an apocalyptic event, as society and civility stand on the brink, an unwanted visitor knocks on the door where a group of displaced neighbors shelter together. Directed by Dustin Paul Weible

 

Moonlight Blue (20 mins/SC) Home alone and waiting for her boyfriend to return from his work trip, Emma finds herself trapped in a nightmare. Stuck in a dreamlike moonlit simulacrum of her beachside apartment, Emma is stalked by a shadow-like, violent entity lurking in her own home. She will need to discover how to survive and escape, and may also discover horrors about her past and relationship as well. Directed by Benjamin M Beauchamp, Paul T Flowers

 

Demon (15 mins/SC) A young man summons a Demon to get everything he's always wanted. Directed by C. Michael Whaley

 

Trunk (7 mins/SC) When Alex is duct taped and thrown in the trunk of a Chevy Malibu by a sloppy daytime kidnapper, she does everything right. Directed by Marisa Green

 

Dilation (8 mins/SC) An editor receives a collection of videos from the near future and finds he's not alone in his house. Directed by Zach Shirey

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Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 3:30 pm: Feature Film

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Red Mask - SC PREMIERE (91 mins/CA): When outspoken queer screenwriter ALLINA GREEN is chosen to pen the final installment of the legendary slasher franchise THE RED MASK, anger, outrage, and online death threats from die-hard fans causes a rift in her relationship with reticent fiancé DEETZ. Desperate for a creative breakthrough, the pair escape to a secluded Airbnb, where Allina concocts a DANGEROUS GAME for the two to play to unlock her writer’s block. But when two uninvited houseguests crash the scene, the weekend turns dark and a twisted game devolves into a duel to the death.. Directed by Ritesh Gupta

 

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 5:45 pm: Kids Are Kreepy Shorts Block

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Trevor Lies  - WORLD PREMIERE (10 mins/NC) The bizarre tale of a young boy and his puritanical family who must grapple with the morality and consequences of deceit. Directed by Joe Pellegrino

 

Gimme (14 mins/MA) On the first night of Hanukkah, a grandfather and his estranged granddaughter are pulled into a sinister game of dreidel. Directed by Steven Schloss

 

Brick Boy (10 mins/WA) A bullied teen conjures a building block golem to exact vengeance on her oppressors. Directed by Scott Vasey

 

Making Beauty (13 mins/Canada) A young artist tries to beautify the world. But in the wake of loss and change, her pursuit of perfection takes a savage turn. Directed by Tammy Salzi

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Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 7:00 pm: Feature Film

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Velvicide - FESTIVAL PREMIERE (100 mins/SC): The two lives of a suicide hotline operator and a recently kidnapped trauma survivor collide in this tale of botched suicide and unconventional redemption. Directed by Kenneth Perkins

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Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance.

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• 9:00 pm: Crimmy Awards Ceremony

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End Day 3