A desperate mother performs an occult ritual to resurrect her lost child.

Tapestry

A recluse is forced to confront a gruesome secret from years past that has kept him from going outside after midnight.

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Blood Sisters

After defeating a bloodthirsty maniac, Blossom needs a ride home. What a hassle.

Blossom Needs A Ride Home

After the tragic death of her viral dog, Max, a pet influencer is confronted by a vengeful spirit demanding an apology for a life of exploitation.

Obey!

<p>A young artist accepts a mysterious commission that promises to open many doors.
The doors open, but they don’t lead where he thinks.
Hold your breath, and be careful about the deals you make.</p>

Cosa Mala (Evil Thing)

<p>While cleaning his garage, a man realizes he’s locked in with a candid stranger. </p>

George's Garage

<p>Out at a campfire late at night, a man drunkenly stumbles to the edge of the woods to relieve himself. As he does, he starts to absentmindedly whistle. Something in the woods whistles back.</p>

Tasty Bones

<p>In this dark science fiction tale, Cadulbrockt faces his final night aboard a roaming prison wagon that crawls across a toxic wasteland. Once a soldier in a failed revolution, he now labors under the rule of the Aelsassi empire. When Malta, a brooding mycologist, confronts him in his cell, buried memories of war, guilt, and betrayal resurface. As secrets emerge and trust fractures, Cadulbrockt must decide whether to protect himself or risk everything for a fragile hope of reclamation.</p>

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<div><strong>APRIL 9 - 15, 2026</strong></div><br/><br/><div>For over a decade Panic Fest has celebrated diabolical demon cats, embraced the edge of madness and showcased blood pumping genre films from emerging filmmakers.</div>

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