Welcome to HorrorFest International Film Festival, where the world of horror cinema comes alive! HorrorFest was born from a passion for horror storytelling. It started as a modest two-day event in 2002, curating classic horror gems and showcasing the talents of local Utah filmmakers. Each scream and shiver ignited a spark that drove us to greater heights. In 2020, HorrorFest evolved into the HorrorFest International Film Festival, attracting films from around the globe.

Whether you're a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer, welcome to a world where fear takes center stage, and imagination knows no limits. We invite you to embrace the darkness, experience the terror, and become part of the HorrorFest International family.

HorrorFest International is proudly powered by the Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU).

This year’s HorrorFest International Film Festival (taking place from October 16-19 in St. George, Utah) is set to unload four days of spooktacular cinematic thrills. Attendees can expect a diverse lineup of horror-centric feature and short film titles from all over the world. HorrorFest will also host filmmaker Q&A’s, industry panels, special guest conversations, after parties, and an awards ceremony. Add to that emerging talent, a mystery 80s screening, and a handful of surprise twists. In the end, it’ll all make for a terrifying 4-day get-together you won’t want to miss!

Film Schedule

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH

2 PM - 4 PM Badge and ticket pick up in the Electric Theater Lobby

SHORTS BLOCK #1

4:00 PM

“Problems” (5 mins)

Directed By Lucy Swope, Sean Dack

“Poppy’s Saturn” (15 mins)

Directed By Nicole Tegelaar?

“Bad Omen” (11 mins)

Directed By Connor Thomas

“Réel” (4 mins) 

Directed By Rodrigue Huart

“Mean Ends” (15 mins)

Directed By Émile Lavoie?

“13th Night” (15 min)

Directed By  Benjamin Percy

*Q&A w/Filmmakers

“Heartbeat” (8 mins)

Directed By Colin Krawchuk?

“Rejected” (15 mins)

Directed By Rene R Rivas?

“Scratch” (20 mins)

Directed By Paul Amstone

*Q&A w/Filmmakers

OPENING NIGHT SOCIAL

6:00 PM - 6:45 pm

Badge holders will enjoy food before our

Opening Night Feature Film.

OPENING NIGHT FILM BLOCK

7:00 PM

“The Parcel” (9 mins)

Directed By Jared Tipton

*Q&A (W/Filmmaker)

“Cakes!” (3 mins)

Directed By Johnny Herbin

“Chainsaws Were Singing” (117 mins)

Directed By Sander Maran 

OPENING NIGHT AFTER PARTY

9:30 PM

Festivities continue up the street  (21+ Only)

"Scripts Gone Wild" presents "Beetlejuice"

A live script read with Host Frank Dietz & Friends Badge Holders will be treated to refreshments and the first drink is on us!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH

MIX AND MINGLE & HORROR TRIVIA

11:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Join the fun! Head downstairs to the main commons area for a round of Horror Trivia and test your knowledge as a true horror master.

Prizes await the winners! Don't miss out!

SHORTS BLOCK #2

12:00 PM

“Queen of the Underworld” (15 mins)

Directed By Stephanie Izsak

“Bloody Mary” (14 mins)

Directed By Drew Underwood

“Cheat Meal” (17 mins)

Directed By Drew Bierut

“Jeong-****” (23 mins)

Directed By Choi Woo Gene

“Dance With Me” (17 mins)

Directed By Joel Harlow

“Meat Lovers” (4 mins)

Directed By Allen Martindale

“Scratch” (24 mins)

Directed By Michael Trainotti

"MIND BENDER" FILM BLOCK

3:00 PM

“Convoluted” (14 mins)

Directed By Mohamed Fareed?

“Voidcaller” (85 mins)

Directed By Nils Alatalo

SPONSORED MEAL

5:00 PM 

Badge Holders will be treated to a wonderful meal by our local restaurant sponsor: Honolulu Grill

"MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE" FILM BLOCK

6:00 PM 

“The Tickle Monster” (17 mins)

Directed By Brett Helms

“Pizza Panic Party” (10 mins)

Directed By Graham Denman

“Frankie Freako” (83 mins)

Directed By Steven Kostanski

80S FLASHBACK SCREENING

9:00 PM 

"It's a Secret" (Over an hour, but under 2 hours)

Directed By 80s Director

Followed by a live Cinemast Podcast discussion with a very Special Guest from the film and Podcast host, Brandon Treadway.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

MIX AND MINGLE & HORROR TRIVIA

11:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Join the fun! Head downstairs to the main commons area for a round of Horror Trivia and test your knowledge as a true horror master.

Prizes await the winners! Don't miss out!

"TURN FOR THE WORSE" FILM BLOCK

12:00 PM

“Metamorphypus” (13 mins)

Directed By Joseph Carney

“1978” (75 mins)

Directed By Nicolás Onetti and Luciano Onetti

HORROR PANEL

2 PM

SHORTS BLOCK #3

3 PM 

“The Unquiet Dead” (12 mins)

Directed By John Gray

“The Itch” (15 mins)

Directed By Gordon Phillips

“Silent Generation” (8 mins)

Directed By Francisco Solorzano

*Q&A (W/Filmmakers)

“Strange Creatures” (7 mins)

Directed By Nicholas Payne Santos

“Come Back Haunted” (11 mins)

Directed By Logan James Freeman

“The Red Stone” (23 mins)

Directed By Jaime Jasso

“Umbra” (30 mins)

Directed By Enzo Hui

IT'S A PIZZA PARTY, man!

5:00 PM

Badge Holders will be treated to a wonderful meal by our local restaurant sponsor: Riggatti's Pizza and desserts by Love Cookies Bakery

WORLD PREMIERE

"ON A HIGHER PLANE" FILM BLOCK

6:30 PM

“Psychotronic Atomizing X-periment” (7 mins)

Directed By Devi Strill?

*Q&A (W/Filmmakers)

"Astral Plane Drifter" (90 mins)

Directed by Scott Sloane

*Q&A (W/Filmmakers)

SHORTS BLOCK #4

9 PM

“The Ghost in the Road” (13 mins)

Directed By Andy Matthews, Aaron Tharp

*Q&A (W/Filmmaker)

“Her House” (12 mins)

Directed By Will Lee

“Demons” (15 mins)

Directed By Adesh Prasad

“Apotemnofilia” (10 mins)

Directed By Jano Pita

“Chute” (5 mins)

Directed By West Webb

“Jack” (8 mins)

Directed By Jay Curtis Miller

“Satanimation” (40 mins) 

Directed By Jason Hooper, Greg Boone

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

CEREAL KILLER BAR + HORROR TRIVIA

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Join the fun! Head downstairs to the main commons area for our traditional cereal bar, breakfast bites, and coffee! Take part in a round of Horror Trivia and test your knowledge as a true horror master. Prizes await the winners!

"NOT-YOUR-TRADITIONAL-SATURDAY-MORNING-CARTOONS" SHORTS BLOCK

10:00 AM

“Dracula’s Super Scary Halloween” (5 mins)

Directed By Kevin Maher, Joe Dator?

“Zombie Revolt” (3 mins)

Directed By Kevin Jones

“Howl If You Love Me” (8 mins)

Directed By John R. Dilworth?

“The Noonday Demon” (8 mins)

Directed By Conall Pendergast?

“VRDLK: Family of Vurdulak” (14 mins)

Directed By Sam Chou

“Beef Creek” (12 mins)

Directed By Kurt Vinci, Seby X Martinez?

“The Winding Sheet” (7 mins)

Directed By MattWarren?

*Q&A (W/Filmmaker)

“Impossible Maladies” (8 mins)

Directed By Stefano Tambellini, Alice Tambellini

“In the Heat” (17 mins)

Directed By Sam Chou

Catered lunch + Horror panel

12:00 PM

Badge Holders will enjoy Free Food!

SATURDAY MATINEE FLIM BLOCK

2 PM

“Ready When You Are” (6 mins)

*Winner of the 2024 Halloween Edition of the Guerilla Filmmaking Challenge  

Directed By Corbin Allred

*Q&A (W/Filmmaker)

“Alien Country” (96 mins)

Directed By Renny Grames and Boston McConnaughey

*Q&A (W/Filmmakers)

CLOSING NIGHT FILM BLOCK

5 PM

“Sexy Joel and His Wagyu” (5 mins)

Directed By Sam Proulx, Cédric Senécal

“The Invisible Raptor” (114 mins)

Directed By Mike Hermosa

*Q&A (W/Filmmakers)

CLOSING NIGHT DINNER

7:30 PM

LOCAL RESTAURANT

Right after the Closing Night Feature Film Block, badge holders can head downstairs at the Electric Theater to enjoy music, food, and great company!

2024 skreel awards

9 PM

Stick around after our closing night dinner to celebrate the best of the 2024 HorrorFest International Film Festival! Cheer on your favorite filmmakers at the epic Awards Ceremony, hosted by Frank Dietz.

AFTER PARTY

Still up for more fun? The night doesn’t have to end after dinner and the awards ceremony! Everyone’s invited to the Station II Bar, and badge holders get their first drink on us!

Buy Tickets

Date: October 16 - 19, 2024

Location: The Electric Theater

68 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770

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