info - Atlanta Horror Film Festival
October 1 - 4, 2026 at 7 Stages Theatre
20 years of fear in Atlanta
20th Annual Atlanta Horror
The Atlanta Horror Film Festival returns October 1–4 at 7 Stages Theatre 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.
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