
October 2 - 4, 2026 at Limelight Theater

The Atlanta Horror Film Festival returns October 1–4 at 7 Stages Theater for its 20th anniversary, bringing together some of the best independent horror films from around the world.
This Atlanta horror film festival is known for showcasing features and shorts, with packed screenings, late-night blocks, legendary after-parties and a dedicated genre crowd.
From psychological horror to slashers, experimental, and underground films, the lineup covers every corner of indie horror.
For filmmakers, it’s a chance to screen your work in front of a real audience that loves horror. For fans, it’s four nights of intense, unpredictable cinema.
Submissions are now open.
Parking in the Pencil Factory Loft parking deck. We validate parking at the theater. Please see the front desk for details. Street parking also available and King Memorial Marta Station is next door.
349 Decatur Street Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30312, United States
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