2022 Official Selections
"All For Doc" (6:28) - Directed by Carlos Velasco
How far would you go to bring back the one you love?
How far would you go to bring back the one you love?
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"APPS" (1:32:09) - Directed by Lucio A. Rojas, José Miguel Zuñiga, Sandra Arriagada, Camilo León and Samon Marquez
Five stories where an APP will open the doors to mystery and horror. A young woman, in the hands of a group of perverts, belonging to a sinister network dedicated to the sinister online transmision. A voyeur, who will discover that his neighbors hide dark secrets that he wishes he had never heard. A young woman on a mysterious dating app. A group of friends on their way to a beautiful cabin, will fall into the hands of a sinister occult sect that hides behind this business. A little boy, used by his father to make dating online, will discover an enormous power to defend himself. |
"Bad Girls" (1:37:00) - Directed by Chistopher Bickel
After robbing a strip club, three desperate teenage girls lead a misogynistic Federal Agent on a lysergic cross-country chase, scoring a duffle bag full of money, drugs, and a crew of willing kidnapees along the way.
After robbing a strip club, three desperate teenage girls lead a misogynistic Federal Agent on a lysergic cross-country chase, scoring a duffle bag full of money, drugs, and a crew of willing kidnapees along the way.
"Bard Words" (4:40) - Directed by Paul Kelly
A woman, driven to near madness by scammers, serves up a host of Shakespearean insults to the unmuzzled, earth-vexing miscreants.
A woman, driven to near madness by scammers, serves up a host of Shakespearean insults to the unmuzzled, earth-vexing miscreants.
"Book" (7:00) - Directed by Eric Swiz
When her best friend turns to her for help, a reluctant young girl shares her darkest and most powerful secret. This was a mistake.
When her best friend turns to her for help, a reluctant young girl shares her darkest and most powerful secret. This was a mistake.
"Cameo" (12:50) - Directed by Ryan G. Kelly
A graduate student questions her reality after she receives a mysterious necklace.
A graduate student questions her reality after she receives a mysterious necklace.
"Crazy For the Blonde" (17:59) - Directed by Mark Clauburg
Two serial killers compete for the same victim, a blonde-haired woman who has plans of her own.
Two serial killers compete for the same victim, a blonde-haired woman who has plans of her own.
"Cutter" (15:37) - Directed by Dan Repp & Lindsay Young
A teenage cutter in recovery and her overbearing mother are haunted by a ghost who seeks to keep them at odds.
A teenage cutter in recovery and her overbearing mother are haunted by a ghost who seeks to keep them at odds.
"Cruel" (19:32) - Directed by Toni O. Prats
Dolores, an extremely religious woman, loathes living in a sinful society. Her loathing explodes when her son passes away, and her desire for revenge leads her to kidnap those he believes to be guilty of his death.
Dolores, an extremely religious woman, loathes living in a sinful society. Her loathing explodes when her son passes away, and her desire for revenge leads her to kidnap those he believes to be guilty of his death.
"Dog Eyes" (8:20) - Directed by Helena Aguilera
In a cabin in the middle of a forest, a student shares with his two friends a Mexican legend about the dog's eye clusters; if you put them in your own eyes, you will see the alternate dimension dogs see. When one of them, doubting the legend, decides to try them, discovers that this dimension it is so real that your own mind will drive you to madness.
In a cabin in the middle of a forest, a student shares with his two friends a Mexican legend about the dog's eye clusters; if you put them in your own eyes, you will see the alternate dimension dogs see. When one of them, doubting the legend, decides to try them, discovers that this dimension it is so real that your own mind will drive you to madness.
"Domesticity" (12:45) - Directed by Gregory Nice & Jack Stanton
"Dust Angel" (22:37) - Directed by Peter Dorn Ravlin
During the Earth/Mars conflict, a lone soldier explores a mysterious planet in the Andromeda galaxy. As the human searches for resources, he discovers that he is not alone.
During the Earth/Mars conflict, a lone soldier explores a mysterious planet in the Andromeda galaxy. As the human searches for resources, he discovers that he is not alone.
"Edgar Allan Poe's The Murder House" (2:14) - Directed by Vincent DiConstanzo
It's as if there's an EVIL in this house.
It's as if there's an EVIL in this house.
"Finally, You" (16:38) - Directed by J.R. Rivera
"Finally, You" is a dark, violent, romance tale about two people finding love where they least expected.
"Finally, You" is a dark, violent, romance tale about two people finding love where they least expected.
"Fresh Hell" (1:19:55) - Directed by Ryan Imhoff, Matt Neal
In the dog days of 2020, a year in which every hour brought a new horror, a group of old friends stumble across a very different flavor of terror. Blood. Chuckles. Very cool ;)
In the dog days of 2020, a year in which every hour brought a new horror, a group of old friends stumble across a very different flavor of terror. Blood. Chuckles. Very cool ;)
"Good Head" (29:24) - Directed by Matt Servitto
When Hollywood mega-star Cooper Bradley goes to a special effects lab in Atlanta to get his head molded--all hell breaks loose--and he has to not only get his head --but his very soul-- back from the VFX master who cast it.
When Hollywood mega-star Cooper Bradley goes to a special effects lab in Atlanta to get his head molded--all hell breaks loose--and he has to not only get his head --but his very soul-- back from the VFX master who cast it.
"Hugs: A NJ Legend" (1:59) - Directed by Sophia Haber Brock (Student Film)
There is a legend of a crazy clown who lures children into the woods and they are never heard from again.
There is a legend of a crazy clown who lures children into the woods and they are never heard from again.
"Human Trash" (16:38) - Directed by Aitor Almuedo Esteban
A boy is thrown into a trash container from the future. In his frantic search for the exit, he runs into a mysterious man, who will make him doubt the origin of his own existence.
A boy is thrown into a trash container from the future. In his frantic search for the exit, he runs into a mysterious man, who will make him doubt the origin of his own existence.
"Intruder" (2:15) - Directed by Adam Mick Laughlin
An office supervisor must fight for her life when a zombie enters the bathroom.
An office supervisor must fight for her life when a zombie enters the bathroom.
"It's Only the End Of the World" (9:12) - Directed by Brooks Wieszczek
Facing a distressing personal crisis, a young man descends into a hallucinatory panic.
Facing a distressing personal crisis, a young man descends into a hallucinatory panic.
"Le Winner" (9:28) - Directed by Aliénor Duplessis
40-year-old Hervé, horn-rimmed-glasses and a bowl cut, is a cocky loser with basic dreams : find a girl, get a permanent contract. A strange individual with long hair, lurking near Hervé’s building is going to help him in an unexpected way.
40-year-old Hervé, horn-rimmed-glasses and a bowl cut, is a cocky loser with basic dreams : find a girl, get a permanent contract. A strange individual with long hair, lurking near Hervé’s building is going to help him in an unexpected way.
"Lights" (2:17) - Directed by Jacob Waters (Student Film)
A student is left alone in the classroom after school as the electric goes out.
A student is left alone in the classroom after school as the electric goes out.
"Love Hotel" (22:00) - Directed by Kaichi Sato
A couple has an affair in a love hotel in Japan in 198X, drawing the activity of a medium who came to investigate the ghost appearing in the room. At the same time, it's an educational movie about Japanese Midnight Culture.
A couple has an affair in a love hotel in Japan in 198X, drawing the activity of a medium who came to investigate the ghost appearing in the room. At the same time, it's an educational movie about Japanese Midnight Culture.
"Matched" (3:10) - Directed by Zack Kron
A young woman explores an apartment during a blackout with nothing more than a box of matches.
But she’s not alone...
A young woman explores an apartment during a blackout with nothing more than a box of matches.
But she’s not alone...
"Momma, Don't Go" (5:32) - Directed by Rafael De Leon
A mother and daughter struggle to survive a deadly home invasion.
A mother and daughter struggle to survive a deadly home invasion.
"Murderers Prefer Blondes" (4:40) - Directed by Mary Neely, Mika Bar On Nesher
It's not easy being the brunette twin...
It's not easy being the brunette twin...
"Nightlink" (10:16) - Directed by Aidan O'Sullivan
Set in Dublin after the pubs close. While telling God what he really thinks of him Ronan aggravates a bunch of Púca who were having a few drinks in a nearby dimension. From that point on, they do what they can to lure him onto the Nightlink to the afterlife.
Set in Dublin after the pubs close. While telling God what he really thinks of him Ronan aggravates a bunch of Púca who were having a few drinks in a nearby dimension. From that point on, they do what they can to lure him onto the Nightlink to the afterlife.
"No Way Out" (10:33) - Directed by Caleb Bergner
A college student goes to the depths of himself and finds something terrifying.
A college student goes to the depths of himself and finds something terrifying.
"Overkill" (14:45) - Directed by Alex Montilla
'OverKill' is a film with a comedic take on a familiar setup: when too-woke-for-their-own-good college kids are terrorized by an unstoppable masked killer, the final girl must outsmart him to survive. Only in this movie, the killer literally cannot be stopped (or killed).
'OverKill' is a film with a comedic take on a familiar setup: when too-woke-for-their-own-good college kids are terrorized by an unstoppable masked killer, the final girl must outsmart him to survive. Only in this movie, the killer literally cannot be stopped (or killed).
"Panopto" (5:29) - Directed by Harry Valentine
Panopto is a brand new security system: an all-in-one, recording, running, detaining, doorbell camera robot. When a package thief tries to escape its grasp, Panopto unravels its own part in a vast conspiracy.
Panopto is a brand new security system: an all-in-one, recording, running, detaining, doorbell camera robot. When a package thief tries to escape its grasp, Panopto unravels its own part in a vast conspiracy.
"Pests" (11:58) - Directed by Victor Cesca, Pierre Cesca
Valentin, a crooked real estate agent, is determined to sell an apartment to a couple of Parisians. But a rat comes to disturb the sale, pushing Valentine to eradicate it at all costs...
Valentin, a crooked real estate agent, is determined to sell an apartment to a couple of Parisians. But a rat comes to disturb the sale, pushing Valentine to eradicate it at all costs...
"Priest Hunter" (4;45) - Directed by Skip Shea
Recently released from the institution, Dan is hired by the church to renovate an old building. But a child's voice drives him to find a file cabinet filled with the secret files of pedophile priests. Dan takes one and decided to confront Father Bob.
Recently released from the institution, Dan is hired by the church to renovate an old building. But a child's voice drives him to find a file cabinet filled with the secret files of pedophile priests. Dan takes one and decided to confront Father Bob.
"Script" (8:10) - Directed by Piero Cannata
Two screenwriters, a ghost story, the night that goes on. Who will put an end to this?
Two screenwriters, a ghost story, the night that goes on. Who will put an end to this?
"Squish" (20:00) - Directed by Xavier Seron
FLO has to go to Marrakech for work. So, it’s TOM who takes care of SAM, their 5-year-old son. Flo left him a list of tasks to complete during his absence. Despite this, Tom forgot Sam’s guitar course. From his ryad, Flo calls to blame him. Tom hates being caught. He picks up Sam. The car comes out of the garage at full speed. SPROTCH. Tom just crushed something...
FLO has to go to Marrakech for work. So, it’s TOM who takes care of SAM, their 5-year-old son. Flo left him a list of tasks to complete during his absence. Despite this, Tom forgot Sam’s guitar course. From his ryad, Flo calls to blame him. Tom hates being caught. He picks up Sam. The car comes out of the garage at full speed. SPROTCH. Tom just crushed something...
"Stay Calm" (17:57) - Directed by Sam Quinn, Connor McLean
All of humanity has been infected with a rage zombie virus that lies dormant until triggered by adrenaline spikes in its host. A love triangle consisting of ZACK, his wife, GABI, and their best friend, PATRICK, have escaped the city and taken refuge in a desolate desert home. The trio must control their emotions and most primal instincts in order to keep from turning into a monster.
All of humanity has been infected with a rage zombie virus that lies dormant until triggered by adrenaline spikes in its host. A love triangle consisting of ZACK, his wife, GABI, and their best friend, PATRICK, have escaped the city and taken refuge in a desolate desert home. The trio must control their emotions and most primal instincts in order to keep from turning into a monster.
"Stomach Pangs" (6:20) - Directed by Jerold Wallace
Three friends struggle with their hunger in this post-apocalyptic short.
Three friends struggle with their hunger in this post-apocalyptic short.
"Supreme Claws of Justice" (2:30) - Directed by Mariah Klapatch
Sometimes lobsters get to make big decisions!
Sometimes lobsters get to make big decisions!
"Take Him Down" (2:00) - Directed by Joe Raasch
A super soldier and a cybernetically-enhanced bear are on a dangerous mission to save the world, but the greatest challenge they face is not a villain, but miscommunication.
A super soldier and a cybernetically-enhanced bear are on a dangerous mission to save the world, but the greatest challenge they face is not a villain, but miscommunication.
"Unheimlich" (15:30) - Directed by Fabio Colonna
The eternal fight between the conscious and unconscious.
The eternal fight between the conscious and unconscious.
"Vamp Nite" (19:36) - Directed by Roberto J. Lopez
Our Vampire Amila was imprisoned over a century ago by a secret sect of vampire hunting priests. Only to be rediscovered and shipped to New York. Her wait is finally over, and she is ready to feed again. Mayhem ensues as warehouse workers unwittingly resurrect our beautiful vampire, back from the dead. Becoming her prey, giving her a lifeline of fresh blood. Their only hope is to trap her in the warehouse. The only one who can do it is the last vampire-hunting priest, with his sidekick Nun and the not so helpful manager of the warehouse. But is it too late?
Our Vampire Amila was imprisoned over a century ago by a secret sect of vampire hunting priests. Only to be rediscovered and shipped to New York. Her wait is finally over, and she is ready to feed again. Mayhem ensues as warehouse workers unwittingly resurrect our beautiful vampire, back from the dead. Becoming her prey, giving her a lifeline of fresh blood. Their only hope is to trap her in the warehouse. The only one who can do it is the last vampire-hunting priest, with his sidekick Nun and the not so helpful manager of the warehouse. But is it too late?
"Victim No. 6" (21:38) - Directed by Nancy Menagh
It's 1975 in New York City, which has been unaffectionately dubbed "Fear City" by the Council for Public Safety. Donna stands in front of a derelict newsstand, smoking a cigarette and reading the headline: "The City Slasher Trashes Another Victim. Who Will be Next?" Soon, she is joined by her friend Judy. They head to a local bar to enjoy a night out, but separate after Judy runs into someone she knows. Left on her own, Donna is approached by a handsome stranger. But should we trust everyone we meet in Fear City?
It's 1975 in New York City, which has been unaffectionately dubbed "Fear City" by the Council for Public Safety. Donna stands in front of a derelict newsstand, smoking a cigarette and reading the headline: "The City Slasher Trashes Another Victim. Who Will be Next?" Soon, she is joined by her friend Judy. They head to a local bar to enjoy a night out, but separate after Judy runs into someone she knows. Left on her own, Donna is approached by a handsome stranger. But should we trust everyone we meet in Fear City?
"X-Mas On Fire" (11:55) - Directed by Florian Frerichs
A heist on Christmas Eve goes horribly wrong.
A heist on Christmas Eve goes horribly wrong.
"You're It" (6:51) - Directed by Herb Cremer & Joe Cremer
A group of children decide to play a game of hide and seek to alleviate their boredom but nothing could prepare them for the outcome of this twisted game.
A group of children decide to play a game of hide and seek to alleviate their boredom but nothing could prepare them for the outcome of this twisted game.