<p>After recovering from a mental breakdown, a young woman shows up uninvited to a friend’s gathering, where a game of Would You Rather threatens to push her over the edge.</p>

Would You Rather

<p>After the sudden death of her estranged father, Lilly travesl to a remote beach to gather supplies for a Samhain ritual that will allow her to speak to him one last time…</p>

No Good Calls Come in the Middle of the Night

Secrets emerge as a group of friends play a party game with higher stakes than they anticipated.

Spill

<p>Hunted by something unseen, Victor’s perception unravels — until the truth lurking beneath the surface is far more disturbing than we imagined.</p>

The Prowler

<p>A friendly housewife, an unsuspecting salesman, and a live studio audience.  What could go wrong?</p>

The Mrs. Wolf Show

Late one night Simon picks up his drunken father. As they drive through the dark, their familiar bickering stirs up old wounds and long-buried guilt. Before the night is over, Simon will face a truth he can no longer escape.

Like Father, Like Son?

<p>A woman on the fence about having kids becomes hunted in her home by a demonic horse-man of Filipino folklore...</p>

Breeder

<p>Wine, pasta and cake are key ingredients for a great dinner anniversary. However, the occasion was far from tasteful for the “Prickles" and their picture perfect marriage. But what does “Belladonna” hide? Why is she so upset? Within the walls of her apartment, something´s off… and it stinks. This condecorated veteran woman hides profound pain and sorrow, the stench of trauma threatens to consume them whole.</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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