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Kin

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Sarah Gross

Director
Synopsis
Two sisters must fight off an unshakeable curse to survive in the desolate prairies of the 1800's
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Wallpaper Man

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Amit Gupta

Director
Synopsis
Based on the popular short story, "The Wallpaper Man". A young girl, Emma moves into a new home with her abusive father after the tragic death of her mother. There, living within the walls is a creature who offers Emma the ultimate deal: he will take away her pain, in exchange for human life.
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Whaley House

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Julianna Robinson

Synopsis
Whaley is inspired by the Whaley House, the most haunted house in America. Thomas Whaley, Sr. had knowingly built on cursed ground, the family home haunted by the ghosts of all who'd been executed there. During the editing of the footage of this short story, the crew discovered a mysterious figure. During one lone take, our camera passed the old courtroom. At one of the benches was a figure whose silhouette you can see. Watch the end credits to see the footage.
This short was made by possible by a grant from the California Arts Council. Alumni from Screamfest wrote, directed and produced this short film.
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Slasher Squad

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Nathan Stone

Director
Synopsis
Amber's quiet night at home is interrupted by a chilling news report: A killer is on the loose in the area! Unsettled, she checks the locks and scans the outside. There's not a soul in sight. Perhaps a shower to clear the head... But Amber isn't alone and she's about to be put to the test. A deadly test she may not survive.
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Cookies by the Fire

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Scott Vasey

Synopsis
A desperate teenage girl digs up a dark family secret to ensure she can celebrate a peaceful, merry Christmas, with her mother and brother.
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Old Time Radio

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Joel Harlow

Director
Synopsis
Intended as the introduction to a horror anthology. Riktus Grim, decaying away in a wretched squalor, awaits his only solace: a new tale from his Old Time Radio (voiced by Paul Giamatti). What wretchedly delightful tale will his host present to him this evening? As Riktus's lobotomized servant, Vincent, bumbles in... the Host speaks! It's time to prepare for a new terror!
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The Recipe

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Cameron Dexter

Synopsis
A housewife in the 1970's procures all the ingredients for a deadly dish that liberates her from not only her marriage, but reality itself.
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Freebirth

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Juan Avella

Synopsis
The idealistic, all-natural birth in the woods of a young Latina woman turns into a nightmare
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The Keys

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Pann MuruJaiyan

Synopsis
Los Angeles 1949. Rupert, a young real estate agent, to prove his merit, pilfered an estate listing from his office. Upon arriving at the listed residence, he senses something amiss with the tenants of the house. Rupert is forced to consider, has his desperation for success cost him more than he can afford?
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Watchful Eye

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Kris Cummins

Writer/Director
Synopsis
A mother and daughter face a night of terror when a strange man hacks into their home CCTV.
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Old Time Radio-Your Move

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Joel Harlow

Director
Synopsis
We find ourselves back in the macabre world of Old Time Radio. Riktus Grim and his half-brother, Edward Mise, have once again managed to climb their way out of their graves and make their way up to the ancestral home for a simple game of chess. What could go wrong...?
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Naked Zombie Girl is Back

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Rickey Bird

Writer and Director
Synopsis
Barbara is naked. Armed with only a chainsaw, she must survive the zombie apocalypse.