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A journalist still recovering from the trauma of a previous story uncovers the hateful history of a small city while investigating a man’s disappearance. CAST LIST: Narration: Isabel Kruse McAvoy: Allen Brunet Carmine: Brandon Knox Connor: Aaron Williams Anastasia: Kyana Theresa —- Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean… Continue reading HORROR 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: People of Merritt, by Adam Pottle — Festival for HORROR

As a child, Laura Brady was sent to live with relatives in Queens, New York. Her family in the UK was never discussed and no explanation was ever given to her as to why she had been abandoned by them. Now a successful author, Laura is informed that her biological mother is dying, and she […]… Continue reading HORROR Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Delphine, by Bill Bradshaw — Festival for HORROR

Originally posted on Festival for HORROR: https://youtu.be/5OXpTyRP82s Synopsis: A tortured, tattooed man returns to the town he ran away from as a child to exact his revenge on all those who wronged him. Not only to mend the shattered pieces of his own life, but for his mother’s suffering as well, and ultimately face the… via… Continue reading HORROR SCRIPT MOVIE: Inked In Blood, by Paul Corricelli — Festival for HORROR

THE ESCAPE ROOM, 17min., USA, Horror/Thriller Directed by Bessy Adut “Escape Room” is an award winning film (best screenplay, best editing, nominated for best film, best music score and best acting) about a brilliant student who is bullied in high school and suffers from OCD reluctantly joins her popular friends at a horror-themed Escape Room […]… Continue reading Escape Room Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2019 HORROR Festival — Festival for HORROR

HIGH DESERT HELL, 17min., USA, Horror/Thriller Directed by Francis Galluppi Four young adults venture to a remote location in the high desert of California and are mysteriously preyed upon. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! via High Desert Hell Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2019 HORROR Festival —… Continue reading High Desert Hell Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2019 HORROR Festival — Festival for HORROR

KUSHTAKA, 16min., USA, Horror/Thriller Directed by Cameron Currin Based in the 1900s, a recently widowed prospector remains alone in the Alaskan wilderness during his desperate search for gold. Something has been stalking him from the trees. Can he find his fortune and leave Alaska for good, or will he lose the only real valuable thing… Continue reading Kushtaka Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2019 HORROR Festival — Festival for HORROR

NOCTAMBULOS (NIGHT OWLS), 8min., Spain, Horror Directed by Romén Rivero In the middle of the night, a group of teenagers practice skateboarding without notice that somebody is watching them from the shadows. One of the girls separates from the group to return home through the lonely streets of the city and someone follows her. CLICK… Continue reading Night Owls Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2019 HORROR Festival — Festival for HORROR

S, 29min., Spain, Horror/Thriller Directed by Juan José Patón Mary, a recent graduate, travels to Spain for an internship at a mental hospital. In addition to facing the difficulties of living in a foreign country, she will meet the first patient she must treat. This will affect her in a way she hadn’t expected. CLICK… Continue reading S Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2019 HORROR Festival — Festival for HORROR

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: S BEST PERFORMANCES: HIGH DESERT HELL performers BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: NIGHT OWLS BEST MUSIC: S Theme of night: Seclusion. (Or, trapped in a strange place) Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: S, 29min., Spain, Horror/Thriller NOCTAMBULOS (NIGHT OWLS), 8min., Spain, Horror THE ESCAPE ROOM, 17min., USA, Horror/Thriller HIGH DESERT HELL, 17min., USA, […]… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: October 2019 HORROR Film Festival (Toronto) — Festival for HORROR

Watch the winning readings performed by professional actors. 10 screenplays in total. Winning HORROR Feature Screenplay Reading: Nanuq, by Jessi Thind https://festivalforhorror.com/2019/07/16/winning-horror-feature-screenplay-reading-nanuq-by-jessi-thind/ HORROR Short Screenplay Reading: Hush Little Baby, by Ricardo Bravo https://festivalforhorror.com/2019/06/04/horror-short-screenplay-reading-hush-little-baby-by-ricardo-bravo/ HORROR Best Scene Screenplay Reading: The Stafford Multiplex Theater, by Billy Smith https://festivalforhorror.com/2019/07/26/horror-best-scene-screenplay-reading-the-stafford-multiplex-theater-by-billy-smith/ HORROR Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Delphine, by Bill Bradshaw […]… Continue reading Top HORROR Festival Screenplays of 2019 — Festival for HORROR