Unhinged dates, undead influencers, forgotten cats, and slow decay. This collection dives into paranoia, monsters, and messy revenge with a mix of gore, dark humor, and eerie surprises. It's horror - but with personality.
107 min. total run time
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Director: John T. Hill, United States - 7:20 - animation
A routine both natural and unnatural unfolds in the heart of one of America's most cherished landscapes.
Turno de Noche: The Wrong Place
Director: Juanjo Avi, Spain - 15:00 - horror
J, the Scrap Yard Watchman, is on duty one more night, accompanied by El Jefe, when a serial killer and the victim they clumsily let escape arrive at his humble junkyard.
The Itch
Director: Gordon Phillips, Mexico, United States, United States - 14:28 - horror
A young man awakens in an unfamiliar apartment only to find himself under surveillance… and decaying rapidly. He relies on an enigmatic set of vaccines he discovers in the bathroom to slow his decline, but quickly plots revenge on his unseen watcher as his condition continues to deteriorate.
Peeling Off
Director: Yinghui Li, United States - 17:00 - horror
On the run from a murder in self defense, a young woman must find refuge as her body goes through an irreversible transformation.
TENDER
Director: Josh Kirkland, United States - 5:54 - horror
Online dating sucks. You never know if the other person is a creep, a jerk, or even worse... a monster! When Alex agrees to meet Jack for dinner, things quickly take a turn.
Did You Remember The Cat?
Director: Daniel Foster, United States - 18:16 - horror
After surviving a house party-turned-horror film, Tara and Mitch’s escape is cut short when they realize… they forgot their cat. Now, the couple must return to the house and brave the eldritch monster that waits inside to save not only the cat, but their relationship itself.
Esper
Director: Tori Layne, United States - 8:14 - horror
A young woman's morning routine shatters with the death of a loved one and the paranormal circumstances surrounding it.
Death is a Favor
Director: Cecilia Kim, United States - 9:59 - horror
Drew has had it with her 93-year-old mother-in-law, Nai Nai, who seems to have a vendetta against her and is dead set on ruining her marriage to Jack. How much more can Drew take before she snaps?
Glampire
Director: Amy Hesketh, United States - 10:50 - horror comedy
In an attempt to gain new followers, a brash social media influencer hunts down an ancient vampire and gives him a brand makeover.
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