74 Horror Films from Frightfest 2024

A fitness fanatic serial killer kills and consumes a local drug dealer for sustenance, setting off a violent and bloody gang war between competing drug organizations.

A young father is tormented by a malevolent presence after discovering a strange box in his new rental. The previous tenant had taken his own life, and now an unseen force begins to unravel the father's life.

On a voyage from Carpathia to London, the crew of the merchant ship Demeter struggles to survive. Each night, they are hunted by a relentless and terrifying presence lurking within the ship.

A married couple who dive for abalone must face powerful investors who are seizing control of their coastal home.

In Oregon, 1982, four teenagers believe an upcoming movie screening at their local cinema will conclude the Star Wars trilogy. However, they soon realize a much darker event is unfolding.

A former lawman goes to Mexico to find the rightful owner of a wealthy Los Angeles estate, all while grappling with his personal history. His search in Baja ultimately forces him to confront profound truths about himself.

A top-secret experiment malfunctions, unleashing a highly intelligent, invisible raptor that causes chaos in a nearby town. Once its true nature is revealed, a disgraced paleontologist, his ex-girlfriend (an eccentric amusement park security guard), and a local chicken farmer discover…

This Christmas, trans true-crime podcaster Lola returns to her traditional hometown, worried about how the community will react to her transition. The holidays turn terrifying when a killer in a Santa mask starts committing brutal murders inspired by the town's…

When Jimmy and Everly unexpectedly discover they're expecting a child, they inadvertently trigger an alien invasion of their quiet town. Forced to unite, they must learn to rely on each other to protect themselves, their community, and ultimately, the fate…

In North London, best friends Ruth and Megan own a vintage shop. Their lives change dramatically when a time machine appears outside their store. The girls enter a bizarre world where reality and fantasy collide, traveling through time and space…

Alter struggles with depression and schizophrenia. Seeking help, she visits a healer who uses mystical hypnosis and uncovers a secret her mother has kept. A peculiar, glowing encounter offers a moment of clarity.

Sam's already having a terrible day when a forgotten memory from his past unexpectedly surfaces. This triggers a chain of events that quickly spirals out of his control, drawing him into a dangerous and increasingly complex pursuit.

Mikey's nightmares start to bleed into reality when his mother appears to be possessed by a demon. The events he witnesses will have a lasting, devastating impact on him and will affect many lives to come.

In the mid-1800s, twelve-year-old Hélène escapes from a secluded, male-dominated community in Luxembourg. Years later, disguised, she returns with the intention of exacting revenge on the family responsible for her parents' deaths.

A downtrodden Cinderella finds a way to contact her fairy godmother through an old book, driven by a desire for revenge against her cruel stepmother and stepsisters who constantly mistreat her.

Driving from Chicago to California with a car for a client, Jim is tired and lonely. He reluctantly offers a ride to a mysterious stranger who appears on the roadside. The conversation that follows takes a disturbing turn, leading to…

Lucas returns to his remote mountain village to bury his parents, hoping to leave his past behind. As a child, he was deeply affected by the death of his best friend. But now, the deceased friend's father believes Lucas is…

Five teenagers find themselves in an old villa with a well and a forbidden room, where they uncover a dark secret from the past. They face a seemingly all-powerful evil, and their only hope is to survive. A battle of…

Daniel holds the keys to all his past homes. Lena proposes a daring weekend exploring those places together, hoping for intimacy and connection. However, their risky fantasy quickly turns dangerous.

A young woman moves to the Chicago suburbs and starts to worry about her missing cousin. But she soon discovers that the truth is far more disturbing than she ever imagined.

At Video Vision, a mysterious old VCR begins to strangely affect employee Kibby. As she develops an unexpected romance with a trans man, Kibby's world is turned upside down when a supernatural force starts to take control of her. While…

When Mildred's mother is hospitalized, her distant American magician father, Strawn Wise, takes over her care. Trying to connect with his bookish daughter, Strawn plans a camping trip in the wild New Zealand wilderness. The unlikely pair then set out…

Fleeing the police after a heist, two siblings seek refuge in a secluded farmhouse with unusual properties – a place that shifts them to different times. Trapped there, they confront a strange power that tests and threatens to destroy their…

A cryptic message arrives at a 1980s post office, drawing a dead letter investigator into a case involving a missing keyboard technician.

In the 19th century, a woman becomes a vampire and now works as a killer in the present day. She targets powerful businessmen secretly manipulating business and government – "The Illuminati" – and becomes the target of a Scotland Yard…

A viral apocalypse has devastated the world. Three young brothers, Salvador, Oliver, and Benjamin, survive in a secluded cabin. They live with a terrifying secret hidden in their basement—a presence they must sustain to stay alive.

A couple takes on an online challenge: to live secretly in someone else's house. They choose a notorious haunted house and experience unsettling events as they witness a family unraveling.

This movie explores the remarkable life of a true cinematic icon. Beginning with his Italian heritage and a close friendship with Ian Fleming, the story reveals both the glamour and the hardships of his wartime service in both British and…

A quantum physicist builds a machine that opens a doorway to a universe smaller than anything known. Testing his invention, he unexpectedly finds a revolutionary cancer cure in lab rats. Now, he's searching for people willing to be the first…

Thirty years after the original 1984 film, *The Mutilator* is getting a remake. A wrap party is planned for the night after filming concludes, and the original cast has been invited – everyone is looking forward to it. But their…

In a silent world, a devoted woman pursues a young woman who has fled captivity. Recaptured by the oppressive leaders, the girl, Azrael, is slated for sacrifice. The ritual is meant to appease an ancient evil lurking in the nearby…

In Springwood, a disturbing wave of deaths strikes the town's youth. Young people are dying in their sleep, each appearing to be victims of intense terror. As fear spreads, Nancy Thompson, a resourceful high school student and police officer's daughter,…

Haunted by his father's suicide, Tom leaves his wife Kathy and returns to the lakeside cottage where he died. Back there, painful childhood memories flood him, linked to a strange, powerful force hidden beneath the lake. This force pushes Tom…

In 1927, four medical school graduates are invited to a weekend at a stunning island mansion by their enigmatic mentor, Dr. Reed Wakefield, a scientist known for his unconventional experiments. Their visit quickly turns sinister as Wakefield's actions have dangerous…

A struggling wrestling promotion takes a lucrative offer to perform in a remote town. They soon discover the community is controlled by an enigmatic cult leader who has sinister plans for their upcoming matches.

From the director of THE McPHERSON TAPE, a darkly comedic horror film about Charlie Bailey, host of the podcast 'ParaNormalcy.' Charlie makes his living mocking ghost believers, a habit that clashes with his girlfriend Brie. His cynical humor is popular…

A photographer's road trip becomes increasingly unsettling when he connects with a dangerous couple. He finds himself drawn into a terrifying, unpredictable world reminiscent of classic film noir.

When meteor storms unleash a new life form on Earth, global authorities enact emergency measures to secretly eliminate the creatures. Five friends, scattered across different countries, risk everything to survive. Will they hide or confront their fears and search for…

Following societal collapse, the remaining people have resorted to cannibalism. A young man is forced to face a brutal tribe who killed his father and stole the vital medicine his girlfriend needs to survive.

A samurai struck by lightning awakens to discover he's been transported to a modern film set. He begins working as an extra in samurai movies.

A once-famous actress turns to an illegal drug – a substance that temporarily reverses aging. It offers her a chance to recapture her former glory.

In 1937, young Emily is confined to her family's imposing mansion, a prison built by her domineering mother and fueled by her crippling agoraphobia. Close to losing her mind, Emily is tormented by unseen malevolence and clings to the hope…

Cara, a woman struggling with mental illness, escapes from a psychiatric facility convinced she's the target of a conspiracy. She intends to orchestrate disturbing events using her television show's audience, delving into themes of mental health, abuse, and violence, and…

Four young women return to their deserted hometown, a place shrouded in mystery. The unsettling atmosphere heightens their anxiety as they suspect they are being watched. While grappling with their past and complicated relationships, they question if a vengeful spirit…

A grown daughter embarks on a road trip with her rebellious younger sister, sharing unsettling stories about their hometown.

A man haunted by his past is given a deal: stay in a notoriously haunted house and rid it of spirits, or return to prison. But the vengeful witch-ghost within may prove to be a torment far worse than he…

A casual encounter takes a dark turn, escalating into a series of brutal murders orchestrated by a serial killer.

A young woman adrift in fleeting relationships finds herself falling for a charming and emotionally intelligent man. However, his carefully guarded past reveals a hidden darkness, transforming their romance into a potentially dangerous fixation.

Devastated by a cryptocurrency scam that cost them everything, a group of online friends from Reddit decide to take matters into their own hands. They plan a risky operation to kidnap the wealthy and elusive leader behind the fraud.

Strange alien ships appear overhead. A scientist is confined to an underground bunker and tasked with developing a biological weapon to combat the invaders. However, the isolation and mounting paranoia begin to make her doubt the purpose of her assignment.

Returning from their engagement party, a couple finds themselves trapped on a seemingly endless forest road. As they struggle to escape, the line between reality and nightmare blurs, and a killer emerges from the woods to hunt them down.

In a quiet town, a woman lives in isolation, driven by voices that compel her to kill those she deems deserving. She successfully carries out these acts until her final target reveals a hidden world of corruption, human trafficking, and…

This documentary explores the history of physical film formats and the growing importance of independent, specialized record labels. It examines how these labels have significantly contributed to film restoration, preservation efforts, and providing a platform for previously marginalized stories.

A park ranger, Angelica, enlists her former dog handler boyfriend, Viktor, to find a missing woman in a remote Swedish nature reserve. Their search is complicated by a local legend of the Cave Banshee, a vengeful spirit from Nordic folklore…

A priest's reputation grows after his wife unexpectedly recovers from a severe illness. However, doubts arise about the miracle's true nature, forcing him to demonstrate divine intervention. This quest leads him into the hidden world of the occult.

Following a worldwide disaster, the sole survivor on Earth grapples with his identity and stability as figures from his past – his late wife and an enigmatic stranger – challenge his memories, his current reality, and the uncertain prospects for…

A couple celebrates their son's birthday aboard their boat in the open ocean. Suddenly, a violent storm erupts, unleashing dangerous creatures from the deep. They must fight to survive.

This film explores the history of artificial intelligence, cyberspace, and virtual reality through a collection of movies made between 1981 and 2001. It examines how these films reflect humanity’s complex relationship with technology – our excitement, worries, fears, and intense…

Seeking a cure for his illness, "The Professor" follows Agatha on a perilous and unusual journey into a long-abandoned city that isn't completely empty.

A series of cryptic messages – slash, snap, send – trigger a terrifying game. When a young woman receives these unsettling instructions from an anonymous source, she finds herself caught in a dangerous and escalating ordeal. As the messages become…

A group of middle-aged male strippers takes on a final performance at a remote, working-class club. They soon discover they are unwitting participants in a scheme to resurrect a deadly 16th-century witch.

Yorkshire, 1898. Following the death of her husband, a woman and her son return to his empty house. However, they soon realize they are not alone within its walls.

Fifty years after *The Wicker Man* (1973), director Robin Hardy's forgotten materials are rediscovered. This prompts his sons, Justin and Dominic, to examine the film's lasting impact—and their father's life. Justin connects the movie to a painful personal experience, while…

A couple's lives are disrupted when their daughter lands a role alongside a well-known, controversial actor.

Driven by an unrelenting need to find her missing sister, a woman uncovers a chilling mystery and confronts a terrifying, unseen force.

Fleeing their past, a young couple stumbles upon Bogieville, a deserted trailer park. Persuaded to settle there by the enigmatic caretaker, they discover a dark truth: he protects the park's inhabitants, a community of vampires.

Grayson, a promising young artist, retreats to his family's isolated cabin to focus on his upcoming collection, "Ladybug." He hires Sawyer, a skilled handyman, to make necessary repairs. However, Sawyer harbors a dark secret: he was murdered by a homophobic…

When a genetically engineered creature escapes into the plumbing of an apartment building, a plumber and his germophobic son must overcome their differences and work together to save the residents.

In the desolate Irish countryside after the famine, a father and daughter fight to survive the harsh winter while looking after a secluded mansion. Their desperate struggle for survival pushes them to the brink as they confront terrifying events within…

This documentary examines the rise of global horror cinema in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It explores the factors that led to a surge of horror films from around the world, including *Scream* (1996), *The Blair Witch Project* (1999),…

Abigail, a withdrawn and bitter young woman, is still grappling with the violent death of her father. The news of one of his killers' impending release ignites a desire for revenge within her. Meanwhile, Matt's life is disrupted by the…

Otto's aspirations of becoming the city's youngest detective are derailed, so he works for the police as a bioremediation specialist, cleaning up crime scenes left by a serial killer. Using his knowledge of horror films and instincts, Otto and his…

A solitary mortician finds himself increasingly consumed by a disturbing obsession with a man from his community while working at the funeral home.

Under the cover of darkness, a young girl named Charlotte seeks refuge at Roy's home, escaping an abusive father. Though he's had a bit too much to drink, Roy agrees to let her stay for the night. What starts as…