Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest

Join us for a spine-chilling, thrilling and unforgettable event, and walk our dREaD Carpet with the filmmakers at the 12th annual Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest.

Schedule of Events

10:00 am: Feature Film
 
Mary’s Lake - WORLD Premiere(90 mins/SC): A group of camp counselors looks forward to a summer of fun and friendship. However, their excitement turns into horror when a dangerous escapee from a nearby mental institution starts hunting them down one by one. Directed by Mark Williams

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

12:00 pm: Thriller Shorts Block

Hello Killer (5 mins/Canada): The "Hello Killer" has been on a murder spree, carving his victims names into their backs. As detectives close in on the serial killer, they put themselves at risk. Directed by Ken Amlin
 
Here I Remain - EAST COAST Premiere(9 mins/GA): Facing death in the wake of an attack by a masked killer, a woman recounts the memories of her life as she comes to terms with the reality of death. Directed by Austin Koch
 
Defile (12 mins/Canada): A couple's secluded getaway is interrupted by a visit from a strange family who exposes them to the horrors that lie beyond the tree line. Directed by Brian Sepanzyk
 
The Nature of Death - SC Premiere(17 mins/CA): When an eccentric park ranger crosses paths with a grieving hiker, he offers his help in finding the perfect spot to scatter the hiker’s father’s ashes. As they venture deeper into the remote wilderness, the ranger’s true intentions begin to blur. Directed by Sean Cruser
 
Doll (22 mins/Canada): Sally is trapped in a perfect dollhouse, as she spirals into madness and a confrontation with her dark and sinister past. Directed by Danny Lau
 
Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

1:30 pm: Feature Film

Ladybug - SC Premiere(82 mins/CA): A young artist is stalked at his remote cabin by the killer who murdered his supernatural lover. Directed by Tim Cruz

Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

4:00 pm: World Shorts Block

The Last Sleep (15 mins/Italy): Landon fails to meet his father's expectations due to his homosexuality. The man cruelly torments, ultimately driving him to suicide. However, Landon had concealed an intimate and profound love with a vampire, who now refuses to accept his loss and seeks revenge against his tormentor. Directed by Federica Bertellotti

1 Star Review (10 mins/United Kingdom): Chef Michael has a murderous obsession with changing negative reviews to save his restaurant, but a date with his latest critic Elysia makes him question his motives. Directed by John Ferrer

The Light of Things (28 mins/Brazil): A group of friends is gathered in a house during a storm, so they decide to play some truth or dare. But, by doing it, they end up summoning and evil Entity, and we follow them as they try to survive the slaughter. But as time passes we find out that the summoning might not‘ve been an accident. Directed by Manoel Rocha

Teddy (20 mins/Norway): Max, a young boy being bullied at school, lives alone with his mom who is working to make ends meet after Max’s father passed away. One day Max finds a discarded teddy bear in the schoolyard. Having no friends amongst his peers, Max decides to keep the plush bear named Teddy for comfort. As his attachment to his new friend increases, bizarre violent incidents start happening to the kids who bully him. Directed by Nini Bull Robsahm
 
Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

6:00 pm: Feature Film

They Call Her Death - SC Premiere(92 mins/KS): On the wild frontier of the American prairie, Molly Pray is on a bloody crusade against the criminal forces that have wronged her. She shows no mercy, leaving a trail of bodies in her wake on a mission that ultimately strikes at the heart of the American identity and the notion of manifest destiny. But for Molly this isn’t political. This is personal. Directed by Austin Snell
 
Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

8:00 pm: Laugh Your Head Off Shorts Block

Slice of Life (5 mins/GA): A day in the life of a silent, deadly killer... and his friend. Directed by Nick Laws

V.R.O.O.M. (16 mins/OH): An acronym that stands for Vampires Raising Our Offspring Mortals, VROOM is a vampire mockumentary about vampires who were parents of young children at the time they were turned, and opted to continue raising their children, despite being shunned by the vampire community. Directed by Jason Klingensmith
 
The Von Steins - SC Premiere(15 mins/IN): A horror comedy short film that follows The Von Steins, a vampire family who welcome their daughter’s new boyfriend Max into their home. Little does he know that The Von Steins have only one thing on their mind… BLOOD! Directed by Jimmy Gruss
 
Unalived (15 mins/CA): Suspicions fly in a TikTok house when six wannabe influencers move in together to grow their followings—but begin dying one by one. UNALIVED is a satirical whodunnit that examines the depths to which we allow social media to take over our lives. Directed by Lauran Skelton
 
Did You Remember The Cat? (19 mins/CA): 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. Directed by Daniel B Foster
 
Q&A to follow with filmmakers in attendance

Everyone is invited to join us at Art Bar for an official unofficial after party take over. Have a few drinks and mix and mingle with the filmmakers and attendees. Art Bar is located at 1211 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201

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