Salem Horror Festival is ringing in its eighth year with a creepy assortment of titles. The festival runs from April 30 to May 4, with tickets on sale now. Passes can be purchased through the festival site, and you are encouraged to buy them ASAP.
In addition to a ton of unique programming and a grotesque buffet of short films, the fest announced 7 terrifying features to round out their sick lineup. Check out what feature-length nightmares are on the docket below and make a plan to attend the magnificently macabre event.
Catch A Killer (dir. Teddy Grennan)
When a horror movie buff gets kicked off the police force, he and his girlfriend hunt a serial killer copy-catting the murders from famous horror films.
Head Like a Hole (dir. Stefan MacDonald-Labelle)
In financial dire straits, a man accepts a strange, high-paying job where he must take up residence in a home and measure a hole in the wall of the basement to determine whether or not it’s growing in size.
House of Ashes (dir. Izzy Lee)
Grieving widow Mia must survive psychological and supernatural horrors while under house arrest in House of Ashes.
Pater Noster and the Mission of Light (dir. Christopher Bickel)
Max, a young record store clerk, stumbles upon a rare vinyl LP and is drawn into the world of a 1970s hippie commune. An invitation to the remnants of the cult and its unholy spawn leads to grave circumstances for Max and her friends.
So Fades the Light (dir. Get Super Rad)
Sun was worshiped as a child by a cult. 15 years later, Sun lives on the road, hiding from her past. Tormented by memories, she travels back to the compound, unaware that the cult’s former leader is on his way back home.
The Dæmon (dir. Matt Devino and David Yohe)
Haunted by the aftermath of his father’s suicide, Tom abandons his wife and seeks refuge at the lakeside cottage where his father met his tragic end.
The Rebrand (dir. Kaye Adelaide)
Nicole, an eight months-pregnant bisexual videographer is hired by a lesbian lifestyle influencer couple to film a redemption documentary after they’ve been publicly canceled. However, Nicole quickly discovers that the couple has nefarious ulterior motives.
Are you heading to Salem Horror Fest this year? Then keep an eye out for a couple Horror Movie Blog writers. Xero Gravity will be the Mistress of Ceremonies this year. Meanwhile, Jazzmin Crawley’s podcast Girl, That’s Scary will record a live show during the event. Make sure to grab your passes while they are still available.
