The menu begins here.
The full feast awaits this October.
Step inside Haunted House FearFest for a 72-hour virtual horror film screening featuring five official independent horror short films from around the world.
Stream the advance screening from home, discover new horror filmmakers, and get an early taste of what’s waiting inside the House this October.
Event at a Glance
Dates: July 31 – August 2, 2026
Format: 72-hour virtual screening
Films: Five official horror short film selections
Tickets:Starting at $5
Tasting Menu Pass:$20 for all five films
Location: Watch from anywhere
Ticket Options
Individual Film Tickets
$5 per film
FIVE OFFICIAL SELECTIONS. FIVE UNFORGETTABLE STORIES
MEET THE MENU
U.S.A * Runtime: 9 minutes
When a down on his luck gambling addict gets the chance to play a televised game of black jack, he bets more than just his life.
U.S.A * Runtime: 11 minutes
A paranormal investigator arrives on a dark and stormy night, called upon by a grieving mother. However, not everything that answers is family.
U.S.A * Runtime: 15 minutes
A filmmaker asks his chatbot for the scariest horror concept ever- instead, he learns the gruesome legend of the Face Crusher!
U.S.A * Runtime: 11 minutes
In the age of endless streaming and anonymous audiences, three college girls chase validation in front of the camera and stumble into a nightmare behind it.
UK * Runtime: 8 minutes
A trio of friends play an extreme game of dare where they each curse themselves to a voodoo doll and then hand over free rein to a friend. What could possibly go wrong?!
WHY ATTEND?
DISCOVER NEW HORROR
Be the first audiences to experience 5 indie horror short films before the full festival begins.
WATCH FROM ANYWHERE
Enjoy the screenings from anywhere during this fully virtual horror festival event.
Every tickets helps support Haunted House FearFest and allows us to showcase new voices and create opportunities for indie horror creators.
SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL
A Taste of the Creepy Kitchen is only the beginning. Haunted House FearFest returns this October with additional indie horror films, The Basement —-our dedicated wing for horror video games - - filmmaker interviews, special programming, and more.
THE FULL FEST AWAITS
CALLING ALL CREATORS
SUBMIT YOUR HORROR FILM
Submit your short or feature film for consideration.
Have a full game or demo? Explore The Basement - our dedicated wing for horror video games. Learn more about submissions, demos, and full releases.
ENTER THE BASEMENT
Have a horror story that can terrify in 60 seconds? Submit your TikTok Horror Short for a chance to be featured across our channels and get a HHFF TikTok Horror Badge.
TIK TOK HORROR SHORTS
THE HOUSE IS WARMING UP
JOIN US FOR A TASTE OF THE CREEPY KITCHEN AND BE AMONG THE FIRST TO EXPERIENCE THE HORROR BEFORE HAUNTED HOUSE FEARFEST FULLY OPENS THIS OCTOBER
JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2026
