Orlando, FL – The Freak Show Horror Film Festival is thrilled to announce the official selections for its 19th annual event, which will take place from October 18-20, 2024, at the Epic Theatres in Orlando, Florida. This year’s festival promises a spine-chilling lineup of some of the most anticipated independent horror films, highlighting emerging and established talent in the horror genre.
Notable from the festival lineup is the world premiere of LOVE ME DEAD (USA), a gripping psychological thriller starring RJ Mitte(“Breaking Bad”) and Dove Cameron (“Descendants”). The film takes audiences on a terrifying journey of obsession and survival, set against the backdrop of a haunting love story.
The following feature films have also been officially selected for this year’s festival:
- THE INVISIBLE RAPTOR (USA) – A suspenseful, comedy horror, creature feature. An amusement park paleontologist and a hapless security guard team up to stop an invisible raptor from wreaking havoc on their small town. With Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings)
- McCURDY POINT (USA) – A chilling tale set in the mysterious Pacific Northwest, where a family’s past comes back to haunt them.
- A TOWN CALLED PURGATORY (USA) – A Western-style horror that combines gunslingers and ghouls in a battle for the soul of a forsaken town.
- DID I (USA) – A psychological thriller that questions reality and identity in the most disturbing way.
- THE MATRIARCH (Australia) – A tale of ancient family secrets and the terrifying consequences they unleash.
- SHADOWS OF BIGFOOT (USA)– A creature-horror adventure that brings a legend to life in unexpected and horrifying ways.
- WHO SAID DEATH IS BEAUTIFUL (Japan) – A hauntingly surreal exploration of death, beauty, and the supernatural. The first film to use STABLE DIFFUSION AI.
“We are proud to bring another incredible year of horror to Orlando,” said Robert J. Massetti, founder of the Freak Show Horror Film Festival. “These films represent the best of independent horror and reflect the genre’s continued ability to innovate and terrify audiences in new and exciting ways.”
In addition to the feature films, the festival will also showcase a variety of short films, industry panels, and special Q&A sessions with filmmakers. The Freak Show Horror Film Festival continues to be one of the premier events for horror enthusiasts and filmmakers alike, offering a unique platform to celebrate the artistry of horror cinema.
The following short films have been officially selected to screen at this year’s festival:
- ANNIVERSARY (Australia)
- A SWEET TOOTH (USA)
- AJOINING (USA)
- CHEAT MEAL (USA)
- THE BOMB (Turkey)
- THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BLOODTHRISTY Vol. 1 (USA)
- HADO (Spain)
- HAVE A GOOD DAY (Canada) Starring Lucy Davis (Shawn of the Dead)
- NEON HEREAFTER (USA)
- OPEN YOUR EYES (USA) Directed by Samantha Scaffidi (Terrifier)
- A PRAYER FOR ME FATHER (USA)
- REAR VIEW MIRROR (Australia)
- A SWEET TOOTH (USA)
- UNDER THE BED (United Kingdom)
- UPHOLSTERGEIST (United Kingdom)
- WAKE (USA)
For more information, including ticket sales and the full festival schedule, visit www.freakshowfilmfest.com.
