Los Angeles County Premieres at Screamfest
The first public screening of the film in Los Angeles County.
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In the Name of God
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Synopsis
40-year-old priest, Theodor stands by in horror as his wife falls seriously ill. His world crumbles around him and he seeks guidance from his old mentor who convinces him that he has been chosen by God to rid the world of sinners in order to bring new life to true believers. With trembling hands, he commits his first murder, convinced that it is a necessary sacrifice in service of his divine mission. Miraculously, at the moment of the murder, his wife’s health improves and the congregation starts referring to him as the “miracle priest”, knowing nothing of his horrible act. But lurking in the shadows is a disbelieving man who begins to uncover the bloody traces of the priest's unholy deeds.
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Sleepwalkers
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Synopsis
In the wake of a recent trauma, Madeline undergoes an experimental form of lucid dream therapy in an effort to put an end to her recurring nightmares, but probing the dark corners of her subconscious mind leads to unintended consequences...
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Sylvia
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When best friends Anita, Kemi and Emma cross paths with new girl and bully-magnet, Sylvia, they do not make her life any easier. Lies and gossip spin like webs and stick faster than a witch's curse. Driven by their own insecurities and hardships the trio commit to making Sylvia's life a living hell. After all, it is easy to kick someone who is already down. Just pray that someone doesn't learn to stand. Pray even harder that they don't realise their own power.
Tiptoeing the very fine line between comedy and horror 'Sylvia' is a devilish dive into the 90's and the lives of a group of particularly nasty mean girls as they juggle puberty, heartbreak and superstition. At a time teetering on the cusp of the social media revolution this short offers a uniquely nostalgic glimpse into the world these inner-city kids hail from.
Tiptoeing the very fine line between comedy and horror 'Sylvia' is a devilish dive into the 90's and the lives of a group of particularly nasty mean girls as they juggle puberty, heartbreak and superstition. At a time teetering on the cusp of the social media revolution this short offers a uniquely nostalgic glimpse into the world these inner-city kids hail from.
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Face to Face
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Synopsis
A young woman traveling solo on a road trip stops in a small town in the middle of the night, where she learns of an urban legend about the area.
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As A Rake
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Synopsis
Kim brushes aside red flags when gym-bunny Freddy, her old crush, follows her home from the store. Freddy is blown away by Kim's changed appearance; he can't stop commenting on how amazing she looks now that she's lost so much weight, and complimenting the presumed work ethic the weight loss must have taken. So he's a little thrown off and betrayed to find out Kim's new body is NOT the result of hard work, but instead the result of a new injectable weight loss drug. Now it's his turn to dismiss the red flags. Before long, they're heading upstairs together. But late in the night, the drugs reveal an unpleasant, deadly side-effect, and Kim wonders if the cost of beauty is really worth it.
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Mirror Man
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Synopsis
When Olivia awakens a curse, she quickly discovers there is no escape.
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SEEK & HIDE
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Synopsis
While waiting at home for their parents' return, two siblings begin an innocent game of hide and seek - with a twisted turn neither saw coming.
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NEVER LET YOU GO
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Synopsis
A young woman’s traumatic past resurfaces when a mysterious box arrives on her doorstep, setting forth a horrifying reality.
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Next Show in 90 Minutes
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Synopsis
A routine both natural and unnatural unfolds in the heart of one of America's most cherished landscapes. Inspired by the films of Dan O' Bannon and John Carpenter and the artwork of Mike Ploog, William Stout, and Simon Stalenhag Content Warning: This film contains mild body horror and brief violence.